The Calcasieu Parish School Board is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of additions to Westwood Elementary School (School District #23) using bond funds. The scope includes design‑build or construction of new classroom space, related site work, and all associated materials and labor as detailed in the bid documents. Bidders must be licensed contractors under Louisiana construction statutes, provide a 5 % bid security, and attend a mandatory pre‑bid meeting on April 14, 2026. • Project location: Westwood Elementary, Lake Charles, LA (site address 3800 Mallard Cove Drive, P.B. #506). • Bid opening: April 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Calcasieu Parish School Board Planning & Construction Department. • Required qualifications: Louisiana contractor’s license for Building Construction, bid security of at least 5 % of the base bid, and submission of all required forms. • Documents: Complete plans and specifications available from King Architect, Inc.; downloadable PDFs (WESTWOOD BID SET.pdf, SPEC MANUAL (4).pdf). • Pre‑bid meeting: Mandatory attendance on April 14, 2026, 10:00 AM, 1900 Sampson St., Westlake, LA.