Vacherie Library Generator Addition

St. James Parish Government is requesting sealed bids for a generator addition at Vacherie Library in Vacherie, Louisiana, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and a mandatory pre-bid conference on August 18, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Contractors must hold a Louisiana building-construction license under Louisiana Revised Statute 37:2150–2163.

The scope is a generator addition at the library facility. Bid documents are available for examination at the St. James Parish Operations Department (3rd floor, 5800 Highway 44, Convent, Louisiana 70723) Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., or by download from www.centralbidding.com. Inquiries regarding bid documents should be directed to Ryan Larousse at ryan.larousse@stjamesparishla.gov; documents were prepared by Parish Engineering, LLC (225-332-0222).

All bids must be accompanied by a bid bond equal to five percent of the base bid plus all alternates. The successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract amount prior to contract issuance. Sealed bids may be hand-delivered, mailed by registered or certified mail, or submitted electronically via www.centralbidding.com in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 38:2212. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Convent Council Chambers (5800 Highway 44, Convent, Louisiana 70723) at 2:00 p.m. on September 3. St. James Parish reserves the right to reject any and all bids.