Mandeville High School, Renovations and Additions, STPSB Project No. 2550

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS  Separate sealed bids will be received by the St. Tammany Parish School Board at the St. Tammany Parish School Board C.J. Schoen Administrative Complex, Reception Desk, 321 N. Theard St., Covington, LA 70433 for Mandeville High School, Renovations and Additions, STPSB Project No. 2550 on the 12th day of November, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.  (Time shall be established by the PBX clock at the above referenced address), at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidder is solely responsible for proper delivery of its bid. Bids received after the aforementioned deadline date and time will be rejected.   Complete Bidding Documents provided by the Architect, Holly & Smith Architects, APAC, 208 North Cate Street Hammond, LA 70401, +1 (555) 000-0000, may be obtained through City Blueprint located at 1200 West Causeway Approach, Suite 24, Mandeville, LA 70448, upon payment of a deposit of $1,000.00 for each set of documents. Deposits are refundable as provided for by law. Complete Bidding Documents are also available in electronic form. Electronic documents can be downloaded at no cost from City Blue Print at www.cityblueprint.com and are also available at www.centralbidding.com. Prospective bidders are responsible for any reproduction costs and/or fees associated with the use of the website.  Bid documents should be obtained only by licensed contractors through City Blueprint or at www.centralbidding.com  Prospective Bidders are cautioned that the failure to obtain Bid Documents from the Architect as set forth above or notify the Architect of an intention to Bid could prevent the Prospective Bidder from receiving additional information, updates or addenda that may be issued concerning bidding on this Project.   All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond, as outlined in the Instructions to Bidders. The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the contract amount.   Bidders must meet the requirements of the State of Louisiana Contractor’s Licensing Law, La. R.S. 37:2150.1 through 2164, as amended. Bids shall be accepted only from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Building Construction.   Preference may be given to materials, supplies and provisions produced, manufactured or grown in Louisiana in accordance with law.   This bid is let in accordance with the Louisiana Public Bid Law, La. R.S. 38:2212 et. seq. The provisions and requirements of the Public Bid Law, this Advertisement, and those stated in the Bid Documents shall not be waived. No bid may be withdrawn except as provided by law. The Owner reserves the right, in accordance with law, to reject any and all bids for just cause.   A pre-bid conference will be held on the 30th day of October, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. at the project site, Mandeville High School, #1 Skipper Drive, Mandeville, LA 70471, Bidders are strongly urged to attend and participate in the conference.    Bidders have the option to submit bids electronically, through www.centralbidding.com. in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 38:2212 A(1)(f)(i).    Print Dates:             Wednesday, October 7, 2026                                 Wednesday, October 14, 2026                                 Wednesday, October 21, 2026