Proposals must be submitted, on the Louisiana Uniform Public Works Bid Form furnished with the Contract Documents, per Instructions to Bidders. Evidence of authority to submit the bid shall be required in accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). Bid Security in an amount equal to not less than Five Percent (5%) of the Bid Amount. Bid Security shall be a Certified Check, Cashiers Check or Bid Bond (Money Orders or Letters of Credit will not be accepted) made payable to the Terrebonne Parish School Board. Bid Bond shall be accompanied with Power of Attorney. Completed Louisiana Uniform Public Works Bid Form as described in LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(2). If someone other than a corporate officer signs for the Bidder/Contractor, a copy of a corporate resolution or other signature authorization shall be required for submission of bid. Failure to include a copy of the appropriate signature authorization, if required, may result in the rejection of the bid unless bidder has complied with LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). Failure to include any item specified above, or failure to complete the Louisiana Uniform Public Works Bid Form in its entirety and properly execute this form will result in the Bid / Bids being declared irregular and cause for rejection as being non-responsive. All other information contained in the Instructions to Bidders, Articles 1-10 shall be strictly adhered to. Bids shall be accepted only from Contractors who are licensed under La. R.S. 37:2150 2164 for the classification of Building Construction. No bid may be withdrawn after the closing time for receipt of bids for at least Forty-five (45) calendar days, except under the provision of La. R.S. 38:2214. The Lowest qualified bid will be the one determined to offer the best advantage to the Terrebonne Parish School Board. The Terrebonne Parish School Board, to the extent permitted by State and Federal Laws and Regulations, reserves the right to reject any or all Bids/Proposals for just cause. Proposal prices shall specifically Exclude any and all taxes whatsoever. Act 1029 of 1991 exempts local governments from state and local tax effective September 1, 1991. Proposal prices shall include any shipping / transportation charges, if applicable.