A. PROJECT IDENTIFICATION Sealed bids are requested by St. Charles Parish School Board from general contractors for construction of: HAHNVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS Bids will be received at the St. Charles Parish School Board, Physical Plant Services, 13855 River Road, Luling, Louisiana 70070 at 3:00 P.M., LOCAL TIME, Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Dufresne Conference Room. B. BID DOCUMENTS AND DEPOSITS Complete Bid Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit by visiting the public projects area at www.cityblueprints.com. Printed copies are not available from the Designer, but arrangements can be made to obtain them through City Blueprint & Supply Co. or most other reprographic firms. Please note that Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to: City Blueprint & Supply Co. 1904 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70112 504-522-0387 planroom@cityblueprint.com Bidding documents are also available at www.stcharles.k12.la.us under Resources select Online Bids & RFPs All other questions regarding the scope of work of the project should be directed to the Project Architect in writing via email only: scott@weltyarchitecture.com C. BID SECURITY AND PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENTS BONDS Bids must be accompanied by a bid security at least equal to five percent (5%) of the base bid and all additive alternates in the form of a certified check, cashiers check or bid bond. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a payment bond, each in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Contract, if awarded, will be on the basis of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, if within the budget. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 45 days after bid opening except as provided by law PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Work will include, but is not limited to: Demolition; Cast-In-Place Concrete; Concrete Floor Finishes; Unit Masonry; Structural Steel Framing; Steel Joist; Metal Fabrications; Steel Roof Deck; Metal Stairs; Metal Ladders; Rough Carpentry; Architectural Wood Casework; Thermal Insulation; Weather Barriers; Air Barriers; Metal Roof Panels; Metal Wall Panels; Sheet Metal Flashing & Trim; Roof Specialties; Roof Accessories; Firestopping; Joint Sealants; Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies; Hollow Metal Doors & Frames; Flush Wood Doors; Access Doors & Panels; Overhead Coiling Doors; Sectional Doors; Aluminum-Framed Storefronts; Door Hardware; Glazing; Mirrors; Louvers; Gypsum Board Assemblies; Non-Structural Metal Framing; Cement Plastering; Tiling; Acoustical Ceilings; Resilient Flooring; Fluid-Applied Flooring; Tile Carpeting; Painting & Coating; Visual Display Units; Plaques; Unframed Interior Room Signs; Panel Signage; Phenolic Toilet Compartments; Wall & Door Protection; Toilet, Bath, & Laundry Accessories; Fire Protection Specialties; Metal Lockers; Closet & Utility Shelving; Metal Canopies; Window Shades; Manufactured Metal Casework; Countertops; Fire Suppression; Plumbing; HVAC; Electrical; Communications; Electronic Safety & Security; Addressable Fire-Alarm System; Excavation, Backfilling for Trenches, Pavement, & Structures (Civil); Site Clearing; Termite Control; Timber Piling; Sidewalks; Chain Link Fences & Gates;