Sealed bids from general contractors duly licensed pursuant to Louisianas Contractors Licensing Laws for the major classification of Building Construction are requested by Evangeline Parish Sheriffs Office for construction of: Project Name: Evangeline Parish Sheriffs Office New Detention Center Bidders shall be solely responsible for ensuring that their bids are received on or before the bid opening and EPSO shall not be responsible for any failure of the delivery method chosen. Answers to all questions, inquiries and requests for additional information will be issued in the form of Addenda to the Drawings and Specifications and copies of each addendum will be posted Electronically. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount on the forms provided by EPSO in the offer documents and written in accordance with State law. Bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to 5 percent of the base bid and all additive alternates in the form of either a certified check or a bid bond. The Contract, if awarded, will be on the basis stated in the Instructions to Bidders. The Non-Collusion Affidavit, the Affidavit certifying compliance with R.S. 38:2212.10 regarding an employee verification system, the No Convictions Affidavit required by R.S. 38:2227, and other required affidavits/documentation as specified in the Bid Documents must be hand delivered to the Architect by the apparent low bidder within 10 calendar days of the bid opening. No bid may be withdrawn from a period of 45 days after the bid opening except as provided by law. Bidders must meet the requirements of the State of Louisiana Contractor's Licensing law, R.S. 37:2151, et seq. The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office reserves the right to award the project on whatever basis is in the interest of the Owner and to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities. NEW CONSTRUCTION DETENTION FACILITY & MAINTENANCE BUILDING, APPROXIMATELY 45,000 SF INCLUDING MULTIPLE DORMS AND CELLS TO HOUSE 200 INMATES