construction of the following project as described in the Bidding Documents and listed on the Bid Form: Ovey Comeaux High School Student Parking Lot Improvements 100 W. Bluebird Drive Lafayette, LA 70508 BID #35-24 It is further understood and agreed that the work under this contract shall commence on December 20th, 2023 and shall be completed by January 3rd, 2024 (15 consecutive calendar days), subject to reimbursement to the owner of liquidated damages in the amount of Three Hundred Fifty Dollars and no/100 ($350.00) per consecutive calendar day. Questions about this procedure should be directed to: Centerline Phone: 504-291-5738, email bidconnect@centerline.co . Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check, or Bid Bond using the Owner's form payable to the Lafayette Parish School System, the amount of which shall be five percent (5%) of the amount of the proposed Base Bid plus all Alternates. Money Orders will not be accepted. A Bid bond will be required, per the contract documents, and should be uploaded with the rest of the required Bid Documents. If a scanned copy of the Bid Bond is uploaded, the original notarized bid bond must be produced "on-demand" per the Owner's request. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract on the forms provided by the School Board and written in accordance with Louisiana law The owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. The Lafayette Parish School System strongly encourages the participation of minority business enterprises in all contracts or procurements let by the Board for goods and services. To that end, all contractors and suppliers are encouraged to utilize minority business enterprises in the purchase or subcontracting of materials, supplies, and services in which minority owned businesses are available Bidders and Sub-bidders requiring clarification or interpretation of the Bidding Documents shall make a written request which shall reach the Architect Question Deadline 11/02/2023