Sealed bids from general contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Building Construction are requested by Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Lafayette for construction of: Project Name: Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Fitness Center 1825 West Willow Street. Scott, LA 70583 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 on online. Refer to Instructions to Bidders. 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. Any person requiring special accommodations shall notify the Owner and Architect of the type(s) of accommodation required not less than seven (7) days before the bid opening. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. 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 No bid may be withdrawn from a period of 60 days after the bid opening except as provided by law.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 Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Lafayette reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section; and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity.