New Maintenance and Storage Facility Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference, Tuesday, 9/29/2026 at 2:00 pm

McNeese State University is soliciting bids for the construction of a New Maintenance and Storage Facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana, under solicitation number D2700018. The project requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, and facilities necessary to complete the facility within 300 consecutive calendar days from the notice to proceed. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 29, 2026, and the final deadline for bid submission is October 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must submit their proposals using the Louisiana Uniform Public Work Bid Form and include a security deposit of 10 percent. The successful contractor is required to provide a performance bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. Key post-bid requirements for the apparent low bidder include submitting a roof system guarantee from the manufacturer and a completed Attestations Affidavit within 10 days of the bid opening. The project must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines, and the contractor is subject to liquidated damages of 250 dollars per day for delays beyond the completion date.