ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the architect, Lynn Guidry Architect, at Carencro City Hall, located at 210 East St Peter Street, Carencro, Louisiana 70520, or online at http://www.centralbidding.com until 2:00pm CDT on May 7, 2026, for construction of the following project, as delineated on the Proposal Form: Carencro City Hall Expansion 2026 CARENCRO, LOUISIANA SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: The work shall consist of the construction of a two-story addition to an existing two-story building. The construction of the addition is a 4,511 square foot, steel framed, brick veneer building with an elevator and one stair. The project also includes some renovations to the existing building. The existing building will be occupied during construction, so thoughtful sequencing is paramount. Base Bid will include the basic building package including all exterior and interior finishes, concrete parking and other site amenities. Alternate Number One will include Lobby Improvements & Under Stairs Enclosures. See Specification Section 01030 Alternates for a detailed description. Alternate Number Two will include Office Amenities. See Specification Section 01030 Alternates for a detailed description. Alternate Number Three will include Exterior Amenities. See Specification Section 01030 Alternates for a detailed description.   It is further understood and agreed that the work under this contract shall be completed within the time stated in the Project Manual, subject to reimbursement to the owner of liquidated damages in the amount designated in the Project Manual. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the above stated time and date in the Carencro City Council Meeting Room at Carencro City Hall, 210 East St Peter Street, Carencro, Louisiana. Complete bidding documents may be viewed at Louisiana Digital’s Plan Room (located at 817 West University Avenue, Lafayette, Louisiana, 70506; phone 337-235-5081) and can be purchased from Louisiana Digital. Only complete sets can be purchased. To receive the addenda, bidder must order plans from and be registered with Louisiana Digital Plan Room. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or Bid Bond payable to City of Carencro, 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. This shall be given as guarantee that the bidder will execute the contract, if it is awarded to him, in conformity with the Contract Documents. If a Bid Bond is used, it must meet the requirements according to R.S. 38:2218. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract, written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, and who is currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service List, or by a Louisiana domicile insurance company with at least an A-rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent of policy holder’s surplus as shown in the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide and complies with R.S. 38:2219 (R.S. 28:2218 Bid Bond). The bond shall be countersigned by a person who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as agent of the company and who is licensed as an insurance agent in this State, and who is residing in this State. Bids shall be accepted only from contractors who are licensed by the State of Louisiana for the classification of Building Construction. 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. A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held 9:00am, CDT on April 24, 2026, at the site, on the south side of Carencro City Hall, 210 East St. Peter Street Carencro, Louisiana. In case of inclement weather, the meeting will be held inside of Carencro City Hall in the Council Meeting Room, 210 East St Peter Stret, Carencro Louisiana. The successful bidder shall supply all required insurance with carrier(s) acceptable to the Owner. The owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212 (A) (1) (b), the provisions and requirements of this action, those stated in the Advertisement for Bids, and those required on the bid form, shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity. April 1,8,15,2026 12201009