Plans call for the construction of a new 12,000 SF, two story office building comprised of general offices, one large classroom/conference room, smaller conference rooms, administrative suite, and second floor waiting area. Support spaces include restrooms, restrooms w/ showers, and breakrooms. The proposed structure is steel frame and concrete slab on metal deck. Exterior envelope is a rainscreen of either brick veneer, metal panels, or concrete fiber panels. The roof system is a standing seam metal roof. A full building generator will be located on the outside of the building. Work will include complete mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems. Jefferson Parish strongly encourages the involvement of minority and/or woman-owned business enterprises (DBE's, including MBE's, WBE's and SBE's) to stimulate participation in procurement and assistance programs. Purchases for this project shall be exempt from state sales and use tax according to La. R.S. 47:301(8)(c)(i). The successful bidder shall be granted the tax-exempt status of Jefferson Parish via Form R-1020, Designation of Construction Contractor as Agent of a Governmental Entity Sales Tax Exemption Certificate. Form R-1020 is distributed by the Louisiana Department of Revenue. Each Bid must be accompanied by an electronic bid surety bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount bid, and payable without condition to the owner. Vendors must submit an electronic bid bond through the respective online clearinghouse bond management system(s) as indicated in the electronic bid solicitation on Central Auction House. No scanned paper copies of any bid bond will be accepted as part of the electronic bid submission. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond guaranteeing faithful performance of the contract. Companies providing the bonds shall comply with the requirements of LA-R.S. 38:2218 and R.S. 38:2219 as applicable. The Jefferson Parish Council reserves the right to reject all bids and to reject bids for just cause, pursuant to the law. Jefferson Parish and its partners as the recipients of federal funds are fully committed to awarding a contract(s) to firm(s) that will provide high quality services and that are dedicated to diversity and to containing costs. Thus, Jefferson Parish strongly encourages the involvement of minority and/or woman-owned business enterprises (DBE's, including MBE's, WBE's and SBE's) to stimulate participation in procurement and assistance programs. Work will include, but is not limited to: Underslab Vapor Barrier; Cast-in-Place Concrete; Unit Masonry; Structural Steel Framing; Steel Decking; Cold-Form Metal Framing; Metal Fabrications; Metal Stairs; Pipe and Tube Railings; Rough Carpentry; Sheathing; Architectural Wood Casework; Thermal Insulation; Direct-Applied Finish Systems; Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barriers; Metal Roof Panels; Metal Wall Panels; Fiber Cement Rain Panels; Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim; Roof Accessories; Firestopping; Joint Sealants; Hollow Metal Doors and Frames; Aluminum Frames; Flush Wood Doors; Access Doors and Panels; Aluminum-Framed Storefronts; Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls; Door Hardware; Glazing; Stationary Louvers; Gypsum Board Assemblies; Acoustical Ceilings; Resilient Base and Accessories; Resilient Tile Flooring; Fluid-Applied Flooring; Painting and Coating; High-Performance Coatings; Signage; Toilet, Bath & Laundry Accessories; Undersink Lavatory Pipe Insulation; Fire Protection Specialties; Aluminum Exterior Sun Control Fin; Extruded Aluminum Canopies; Flagpoles; Roller Window Shades; Countertops; Electric Traction Elevators; Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems; Water Distribution; Plumbing; HVAC; Electrical; Telecommunications; Fire Alarm; Earthwork; Dewatering; Termite Control; Driven Piles; Prestressed Concrete Piling; Concrete Paving; Pavement Markings; Site Bicycle Racks; Site Seating; Sodding; Water Systems; Sanitary Sewerage; Storm Drainage; Etc...