Invitation to Bidders - Ochsner St. Anne - ED Chiller Replacement

Ochsner St. AnneOchsner St. Anne – ED Chiller Replacement Sealed bids will be received for Ochsner St. Anne – ED Chiller Replacement at: Ochsner St. Anne, Attn: John Babin 4608 LA-1. Raceland, La 70394, PROJECT NUMBER: 2307401 or via Central Auction House.  A general description of the project is an existing air-cooled chiller and associated pump is to be demolished and replaced. Existing piping is to be connected to a new chiller and pumps. New Direct Digital controls will replace the existing and controls at the air handling unit and fan coil unit. Existing chilled water piping, and electrical feeds will be modified to accommodate the new equipment. The existing ceilings shall be removed and reinstalled as required for the mechanical and electrical work associated with the project. All required fire alarm and life safety systems are to be connected to the associated existing system. Any walls, windows, doors or other architectural elements damaged because of the project, shall be repaired or replaced like new. The bid date will be Tuesday March 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm 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 +1 (555) 000-0000. 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 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at the Ochsner St. Anne Maintenance office, 4608 LA-1. Raceland, La 70394.