Residential Life Kitchentte Renvoations Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Visit on August 4, 2025 at 10:00am - Addendum 3- Additional Specifications

Grambling State University's Purchasing Department is requesting bids on residential hall kitchenette renovations across three campus locations (Douglass Hall, Robinson Hall, and Wheatley Hall) under IFB 50018-270002, with bids due August 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST and a mandatory pre-bid site visit on August 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Purchasing Conference Room (429 Maine Street, Grambling, Louisiana 71245).

The scope spans multiple construction divisions including structural demolition, carpentry, thermal protection, finishes, furnishings, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work across three residential halls. Bidders must acknowledge all addenda prior to submission. Public bid opening is conducted via Zoom at 2:45 p.m. CST on the due date.

The contract term does not exceed twelve months from award notification, unless renewal terms are specified in subsequent solicitation documents. Pricing must be quoted on a net, firm basis, F.O.B. Grambling State University Destination, inclusive of all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supplies, insurance, permitting, taxes, and shipping. The University is exempt from Louisiana state and local sales and use taxes. Payment terms are Net 30 following receipt of properly executed invoices and acceptance of deliverables.

A bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid price (including alternates) is mandatory, converting to a performance bond upon award. Liquidated damages are assessed at $300 per calendar day for delays beyond the specified completion date. Contractors must carry comprehensive insurance including Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability with $1,000,000 minimum per occurrence, and Automobile Liability with $1,000,000 combined single limit, naming Grambling State University as additional insured. All contractors must demonstrate three years of prior business operation, obtain Louisiana contractor licensing (required for projects exceeding $50,000), and comply with OSHA and EPA requirements while providing a written safety program.