New Wrestling Building For North Desoto High School 2571 US-171, Stonewall, LA 71078

Desoto Parish School Board is requesting lump-sum construction bids for a new 8,720 square-foot Wrestling Practice Gymnasium at North Desoto High School in Stonewall, Louisiana (Bid Number CP2627D204-ND), with bids due August 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid conference on August 13 at 11:00 a.m. at the jobsite. Louisiana domicile preference and preference for Louisiana-manufactured materials and supplies apply.

The scope includes four practice mats, one office, two locker rooms with associated restrooms, and ancillary systems; the building is designed for practice use, not spectating. Work must be performed around regular school building use. Contract time is 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Bidders must hold a valid Louisiana Building Construction license and demonstrate adequate financial resources and relevant experience with similar projects.

Bid security of 5 percent of the total bid amount, in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond, is required. The successful bidder shall execute the agreement within 15 days and furnish performance and payment bonds. Liquidated damages are $250 per day for delays beyond substantial completion; stipulated damages are $100 per failure to notify the owner's representative of schedule changes. Progress payments are made monthly with retainage of 10 percent for contracts up to $500,000 and 5 percent for contracts exceeding $500,000. No adjustments are permitted for fuel or asphalt/concrete price fluctuations. Bidders must submit a list of all subcontractors and suppliers within three days after bid opening, with manufacturer data submitted for engineer evaluation prior to Notice of Award. The project architect is Didier Architecture (Derryl Didier, Architect & Associates, LLC); the engineer is Simpson Sports Engineering, LLC. Bids are submitted to Desoto Parish School Board, 399 Jenkins Street, Mansfield, Louisiana 71052.