ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS   1. SEALED bids will be received for the Lafayette Housing Authority , 115 Kattie Drive Lafayette, Louisiana 70501. for the construction project titled 2024 & 2025 CFP Modernization of 8 Living Units. The deadline for receipt of sealed bids at the Central Office is 10:00 AM, CST, Friday January 16, 2026 at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids shall be a Stipulated Sum basis as per the original documents. 2. BIDDING documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge from Centerline.co/bidding. 3. The Architect for this project is: Frick Architecture, LLC 900 South College Road, Ste. 305 Lafayette, Louisiana 70503 (337)-232-2838 office@frickarchitecture.com 4. ALL PRIME Contractors are required to register with the ARCHITECT. Sealed bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the Classification of Building Construction. 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 No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA R.S. 38:2214 or without the consent of the Housing Authority. 5. 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 five percent (5.0%) 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. Contractor shall use the Bid Form provided in the Bid Documents. Refer to Document 00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders and 00 43 93 Bid Submittal Checklist for additional information. The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory performance and payment bond or bonds. 6. PRINTED copies are not available from the ARCHITECT. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be issued. Sub-bidders may obtain copies of Bidding Documents from prime contractors or by registering with centerline.co/bidding for electronic documents. Bidding Documents in hard-copy format are available, for review only, at the Central Office of the HOUSING AUTHORITY. No copies will be provided to any Contractor from the office of the HOUSING AUTHORITY. 7. The Work for this project is generally described as demolition of all interior finishes, doors, frames, windows, kitchen and bathroom casework, plumbing fixtures, faucets, wall heaters and accessories, and electrical panels, fixtures, and devices. Additionally, renovation and installation of new interior finishes, attic and wall insulation, doors and frames, windows and trim, kitchen and bathroom casework, plastic laminate tops, bathroom accessories, plumbing fixtures and faucets, central HVAC systems including all trim, ductwork, condensing units, and accessories, electrical panels, circuits, wiring, and wall devices, and other necessary and required work for proper installation of same as described in the specifications and construction documents.   8. The Owner requires the Architect to issue Substantial Completion of the Work on or before 120 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed. Thereafter, liquidated damages will be charged. 9. 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. The HOUSING AUTHORITY reserves the right to reject any or all bids for just cause. 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. 10. EXAMINATION OF SITE- The site is available for examination by Bidders and Sub-bidders at any time during working hours of the Housing Authority. The Bidders and Sub-bidders shall notify the ARCHITECT and the HOUSING AUTHORITY 72-hours prior to visiting the site for coordination of Owner’s operation. 11. PRE-BID CONFERENCE- A Pre-Bid conference will be scheduled by addendum. 12. LAFAYETTE HOUSING AUTHORITY, LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA. Latweeta Smyers, Executive Director. 12/18/2025; 12/24/2025, 12/31/2025 11922749