2222 Florida Terminal Improvement Project Mandatory Pre bid 11/16/2026, 10:00 am.

The Capital Area Transit System (CATS) is soliciting bids for the Florida Terminal Improvement Project (Solicitation #2026-TerminalImprovement-003) located at 2222 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The scope of work involves interior improvements and exterior painting at the Florida Bud Terminal, specifically including the demolition and removal of 2x2 acoustical ceiling tiles and grids, while salvaging light fixtures for reuse. The project requires adherence to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state and local building codes, and the ANSI/AWI 0641 standard for architectural wood casework. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 16, 2026, at 10:00 am, with final bid submissions due by December 7, 2026, at 10:00 am CDT. Bidders must be licensed contractors in Louisiana and must include their license number on the top left corner of the submission envelope to avoid disqualification. Key requirements include a 20% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, compliance with the Davis-Bacon Related Act for prevailing wages, and adherence to Buy America and Build America Buy America Act certifications. The contract requires a bid bond, as well as performance and payment bonds equal to the contract sum. Payment terms are Net 30 following the submission of an approved AIA Document G702 invoice, and late delivery of deliverables is subject to liquidated damages of $500.00 per day. All materials must be delivered in original manufacturer packaging, and the contractor is responsible for all site safety and hazard markings.