The Project generally consists of HVAC renovation at Ferriday High School, Ferriday Upper Elementary, Concordia Academy, Ferriday Junior High School, Ferriday Lower Elementary and Concordia Education Center. This work is funded by ESSER funds. All bids must be completed on the proper form. The contractor must include his Louisiana Contractors License number on the Bid. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the designer at: M3A Architecture, PLLC/William L. McElroy AIA, NCARB 4880 McWillie Circle Jackson, MS 39206 601-981-1227 In accordance with RS 38:2812 G(2) plans and specifications shall be available to bidders until twenty-four hours before bid opening date. The Corporate Resolution must be signed and sealed. The Owner cannot waive any informalities on the bid form. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. The Contractor may withdraw a bid by affidavit within 48 hours of the bid opening in accordance with LA R.S. 38:2214.C; for patently obvious, unintentional and substantial mechanical, clerical or mathematical errors. The Bids will remain subject to acceptance for forty-five (45) days after the Bid opening, or for such longer period of time that Bidder may agree to in writing upon request of the Owner. Any interpretation of the bid documents shall be in writing addressed to M3A Architecture, PLLC/William L. McElroy AIA, NCARB, Project Manager: Kali Blakeney, email: kblakeney@m3aarch.com and to be given consideration must be received at least ten days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. No communication after this date. The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The successful bidder will be required to execute the Owners Standard Form of Agreement/Contract for the construction together with the Performance and Payment Bonds within ten (10) working days after issuance of the Notice Award. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. The Owner hereby notifies all offerors that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, that Minority Business Enterprises will be afforded equal opportunity to submit offers in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sec, national origin, or disability in consideration for an award. Electronic: Bidders may use Central Bidding from Central Auction House to submit their bids. The Basic Subscription has a recurring monthly charge of $99.99. For an electronic bid, La.R. S. 37:2163 A (1) allows a contractor to submit an authentic digital signature on the electronic bid proposal accompanied by the contractors license number in order to comply with La. R. S. 37:2163 A (1).