Reroofing Men's Gym Project To schedule a site visit, please contact Facilities at 318-274-6162 - Addendum 1- Additional Questions

Grambling State University Purchasing Department is requesting bids on reroofing Men's Memorial Gym at 403 Main Street in Grambling, Louisiana under IFB 50018-260029, with bids due July 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time and bid opening via Zoom at 2:05 PM the same day.

The scope involves removal and replacement of the existing modified bitumen roof across approximately 21,726 square feet, with four line items: interply roofing membrane to eliminate ponding (500 square feet), replacement of deteriorated wood nailers and blocking with stainless steel fasteners (100 linear feet), extension of vent pipes above the roof (8 each), and replacement of tectum tiles (100 square feet). All work is firm, net F.O.B. destination, inclusive of labor, materials, equipment, tools, delivery, insurance, permitting, and applicable taxes.

Bidders must demonstrate three years of prior business experience and hold all required Louisiana licenses and permits. A 5% bid bond is mandatory, provided by a surety approved by the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service or a Louisiana-domiciled insurance company with an A- rating. The successful contractor must furnish a performance bond equal to 50% of the contract price and record the contract with the Lincoln Parish Clerk of Court. Contractors must maintain workers' compensation, commercial general liability insurance at $1,000,000 per occurrence minimum, and automobile liability at $1,000,000 combined single limit, with Grambling State University named as an additional insured. Work must comply with OSHA, EPA, and Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality requirements.

Liquidated damages are assessed at $250 per calendar day for delays beyond substantial completion. Payment terms are Net 30 following invoice acceptance. Site visits may be scheduled by contacting Facilities at 318-274-6162 or Purchasing at 318-274-3280. No pre-bid meeting is required. The project is funded through state appropriations. The University reserves the right to award items separately, grouped, or on an all-or-none basis and to reject any or all bids.