**As of October October 13, 2023, this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established.** This project consists of removing existing roofing and insulation, installing a new, high performance, fire retardant, SBS modified roofing membrane system. The finished system shall be complete including installation of sheet metal related items, edge metal and base flashings. The finished system shall result in a watertight installation. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable. If bid is submitted electronically, an electronic bid bond as described in LSA--R.S. 38:2212 E.(1) per the standards adopted by the office of the governor, division of administration and the office of the information technology as provided for in LAC 4:XV.701 will be required. 7. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract amount, which shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent (10%) of policyholders surplus as shown in the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents, all in accordance with LSA--R.S. 38:2219. Bids shall be accepted only from contractors who are licensed under LSA--R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of Building Construction. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LSA--R.S. 38:2214 The Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office/Tony Mancuso Sheriff reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause as permitted by LA R.S. 38:2214B. The ability of an entity to reject any bid is applicable only when administered in accordance with the Public Bid Law. In accordance with LSA--R.S. 38:2212B.(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section, and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity. 10. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office/Tony Mancuso Sheriff shall incur no obligation to the Contractor/Bidder until the Contract between the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office/Tony Mancuso Sheriff and the Contractor/Bidder is fully executed