NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed Bids will be received by the Hammond Recreation District #1, 19325 Hipark Blvd., Hammond, LA 70403 until 11 A.M., October 15, 2024.

For: Hammond Recreation District #1 - Chappapeela Sports Park Baseball Field 7-14 Infield Turf Conversion Park 19325 Hipark Blvd. Hammond, LA 70403

BID NUMBER: [Insert Bid Number]

Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available digitally through Simpson Sports Engineering. Printed copies are not available from the Engineer, 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 Engineer at:  

Simpson Sports Engineering, LLC 2048 Hollydale Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Telephone: (225) 572-8852 E-mail: jsimpson@simpsonsportseng.com

All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the base bid and all additive alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or bid bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, countersigned by a person who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this State and who is residing in this state. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable. Only sealed bids will be accepted via physical drop off or mail at:  

Physical Drop Off:

Hammond Recreation District #1 c/o Ryan Barker 19325 Hipark Blvd. Hammond, LA 70403

Mail To:

Chappapeela Sports Park c/o Ryan Barker P.O. Box 1305 Hammond, LA 70404

Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Building Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214.  

The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, and shall be countersigned by a person who is contracted with the surety company or bond issuer as agent of the company or issuer, and who is licensed as an insurance agent in this State, and who is residing in this State, in an amount equal to 100% of the contract amount.  

A Mandatory Pre-bid Conference will be held October 8, 2024 at 11:00 A.M., beginning at fields 7-14 at Chappapeela Sports Park, 19325 Hipark Blvd., Hammond, LA 70403. Bids shall be accepted only from Contractors who attend the Pre-bid Conference in its entirety.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B) (1), the provisions and requirements of this Section; and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity.  

ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY ARCHITECT OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING.

Publications Dates: 9-19-2024/9-26-2024/10-3-2024