New Maintenance and Storage Facility

The State of Louisiana, on behalf of McNeese State University, is soliciting bids for the design‑build construction of a new Maintenance and Storage Facility in Lake Charles. The project requires a licensed building‑construction contractor to complete the work within 300 calendar days, provide a 5 % bid bond, and furnish a performance bond equal to 100 % of the contract amount. Bids must be submitted by 10 a.m. on October 15, 2026. A non‑mandatory pre‑bid conference is scheduled for September 29, 2026, and a non‑mandatory site visit can be arranged upon request. No bid documents fee is required. • Scope: New construction of a maintenance and storage building (size not specified). • Contract type: Fixed‑price construction, with required performance and payment bonds. • Eligibility: Contractors must hold a valid Louisiana building‑construction license (R.S. 37:2150‑2163). • Bid security: 5 % of the base bid in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond. • Completion schedule: 300 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $250 per day for delays. • Mandatory filings: Performance bond (100 % of contract), bid bond, non‑collusion affidavit, and various certifications (e.g., tax‑exempt status, labor compliance). • Pre‑bid conference: Tuesday, 9/29/2026, 2:00 pm (non‑mandatory). • Submission deadline: Thursday, 10/15/2026, 10:00 am CT, to the McNeese State University Purchasing Department, Box 92415, Lake Charles, LA 70609.