The general conditions of the general specifications are made a part of these specifications and apply the same as if attached hereto. The contractors should, before bidding, read and thoroughly understand all general conditions, priority and scheduling. This section calls for the furnishing of labor, materials, equipment, and all the services, and of performing all operations required for the complete mechanical systems as hereinafter specified and/or shown on the accompanying drawings. Contractors are invited to submit a bid for the renovation of four living units on Site LA 118-1B plus three Alternate Bids for the replacement of siding on multiple living units. The four living units will include replacement of interior finishes, i.e., walls, floors, ceilings, cabinets, plumbing fixtures, electrical wiring, electrical fixtures, hardware, etc. for the Housing Authority of Jennings, Louisiana. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the Classification of General Contractor. Each bona fide bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S.38: 2212(A)(1)(c). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA R.S. 38:2214 or without the consent of the Housing Authority. The Work for this project is generally described in paragraph C. Bids shall be a Stipulated Sum basis as per the original documents. Bidders are required to submit all documents indicated in Document 00 43 93 Bid Submittal Checklist. The Owner requires the Architect to issue Substantial Completion of the Work on or before 180 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed. Thereafter, liquidated damages will be charged. J. A Bid Security (a certified check or bank draft made payable to the Housing Authority, U. S. Government Bonds, or satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the bidder and acceptable Sureties) in the amount of 5% of the highest possible bid amount is required. Bids are required to be submitted under a condition of irrevocability for a period of 30 days after submittal. Submit bids on the Bid Form provided. M. Refer to Document 00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders for additional information. Attention is called to the provisions for equal employment opportunity, and payment of not less than the minimum salaries and wages set forth in the specifications under the Davis-Bacon Act, must be paid on this project. O. The Housing Authority of the reserves the right to reject any or all bids for just cause. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 001113 - 2 P. Bidders should be aware that the project is funded by Capital Fund Program of the Department of Housing & Urban Development of the Government of the United States. The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory performance and payment bond or bonds. A Pre-Bid conference will be scheduled by addendum.