Invitation to Bidders

Invitation to Bidders Leonard J Chabert Medical Center Ochsner Chabert – Chiller 3 Replacement Sealed bids will be received for Ochsner Chabert – Chiller 3 Replacement at: Leonard J Chabert Director of Facilities Management, Attn: Craig Guillot, 1978 Industrial Blvd., Houma, LA 70363, PROJECT NUMBER: 2520801 or via Central Auction House. A general description of the project is to demolish and remove existing chiller number 3 and the associated condenser water pump. The contractor shall provide and install a new increased capacity chiller and pump. The project includes mechanical piping demolition and installation, mechanical controls and electrical work. The bid date will be Friday March 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST. Any bid received after this time will be returned unopened. The Contractor shall hold a Louisiana Contractor's license in Mechanical work. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check or cashier's check for an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total base bid. An executed affidavit must be submitted prior to bid award. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Complete Bid Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from www.cityblueprint.com. Printed copies are not available from the Designer, but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Designer at: YKH Consulting, LLC, 3701 Hessmer Ave, Metairie, LA 70002, PHONE (504) 264-5112. Bids may also be submitted electronically by going to www.centralauctionhouse.com. Contractors opting to submit an electronic bid will be required to register on the website and pay a one-time annual service fee for this service. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish a performance and payment bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the contract amount. A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE HELD at 1:30 PM CST on Tuesday February 24, 2026 at Leonard J Chabert Medical Center Maintenance office, 1978 Industrial Blvd., Houma, LA 70363. February 11, 18, 25 2026 LLOU0456243