IFB NO. 25-01 Sealed Bids will be received by the Parish of Caddo, Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Suite 800 Administration Conference Room, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101 until 3:00 p.m., February 25, 2025 . Attendees will be required to have their temperature taken and will be required to wear a mask. BIDS SHALL BE ACCEPTED ONLY FROM CONTRACTORS THAT ATTEND THE MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE TO BE HELD ON February 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM, AT THE BICKHAM BUILDING, 525 MARSHALL STREET, 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71101. Attendees will be required to have their temperature taken and will be required to wear a mask. PROJECT NAME: Chilled Water Pump Replacement at Caddo Parish Courthouse PROJECT CLASSIFICATION: Mechanical The general scope of the Project is as follows: The work includes replacement of five existing pumps and associated components, piping modifications, and the associated electrical modifications. Complete Bid Documents may be obtained from EMA Engineering and Consulting, 9441 Stevens Road, Suite 200, Shreveport, Louisiana 71106, 318-425-4500. Deposits on documents shall be $100.00 per set fully refundable upon return of the Bid Documents in good condition. Documents may be examined, without charge, upon request. 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 written in conformance with state law. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance, Maintenance and Payment Bond on a form provided by the Parish and written in accordance with state law. Bidders may elect to submit bids electronically via the internet. Electronic bids for the Parish of Caddo are available for submission at www.bidexpress.com . Bidders that wish to submit electronic bids online will be charged a fee by Bid Express. In addition, bidders shall be required to obtain a digital signature certificate prior to submitting bids online. The bid security required by this solicitation may also be submitted online. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are appropriately licensed under La. R.S. 37:2150-2164. No Bid may be withdrawn after receipt of Bids, except under the provisions of LA R.S. 38:2214(C). The Parish of Caddo reserves the right to reject any and all Bids for just cause and to waive any informalities and technicalities. The Parish of Caddo shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract between Owner and Contractor is fully executed. The Parish of Caddo is an equal opportunity employer.