Rebid* Fire Alarm System - LSMSA - Addendum No. 1 – Extending Bid Opening Date Date Issued: 05/15/2025 Y

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) located in Natchitoches, LA, seeking a contractor to upgrade fire alarm systems in three campus buildings. The project, identified as RFx Number 3000024726, requires replacing existing fire panels with Edwards Technology System (EST) iO1000 panels, installing new voice evacuation amplifiers, and updating detection and notification devices to meet current NFPA72 fire safety code requirements. Contractors must be registered in the LaGov vendor system, possess an appropriate contractor's license, and provide a 5% bid security for bids over $50,000. A mandatory jobsite visit is required, with interested vendors needing to contact Hillary Ward at 318-471-1825 to schedule an inspection prior to bidding. The bid will be publicly opened on May 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with a Zoom link available for remote viewing. Bidders must submit a completed Jobsite Verification Form, demonstrate signature authority, and certify compliance with state and federal regulations, including civil rights laws and ADA accessibility standards.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation, including proof of not being suspended or debarred, compliance with corporate registration requirements, and E-Verify compliance. The project involves replacing multiple components across the Music and Arts Building, High School Building, and Robert A. Alost Gymnasium, including fire alarm control panels, pull stations, smoke detectors, heat detectors, strobes, and related accessories. While no specific budget is detailed in the documentation, the total building value is noted as $39,652,061.00. The solicitation requires contractors to maintain a clean work site, avoid tobacco use on campus, and obtain prior approval for any replacement or repair work. Insurance requirements are extensive, with minimum coverage levels determined by project value, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and builder's risk insurance. Contractors will be subject to liquidated damages of $100 per day for delays beyond the established completion date, with payment structured as 90% progress payments and a 10% final payment after project completion.