Replace Chiller - Lomax Hall

Louisiana State Agency, through Louisiana Tech University, is soliciting bids for the replacement of the chiller system at Lomax Hall in Ruston, Louisiana. The project involves the removal of an existing water-cooled chiller, pumps, cooling tower, and associated electrical systems, and the installation of a new air-cooled chiller (CH-1), pumps, hydronic piping, and all necessary architectural, electrical, and structural work. The engineer's estimated cost for the project is 275,000 dollars. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on October 7, 2026, and will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder. To be eligible for award, contractors must be licensed for Mechanical Work under Louisiana Contractors Licensing Law and must have attended the mandatory pre-bid conference held on September 24, 2026. The bid package must include a Uniform Public Bid Form, a Signature Authority Form, and bid security of at least 5 percent of the base bid. The successful contractor will be required to provide performance and payment bonds. The project is expected to be awarded in late October 2026, with a completion timeline of 180 days from the Notice to Proceed. Failure to meet the completion deadline will result in liquidated damages of 500 dollars per day.