- Title
- Campus Gateways
- Contact
- Email
- rfontenot@mcneese.edu
- Phone
- 337-475-5090
- Address
- P.O. Box 92415, Lake Charles, LA 70609
- Section
- Purchasing Department
- Department
- University - McNeese State University
- Contact Name
- Roxane Fontenot
- Excerpt
- NOTICE TO BIDDERS
RECEIPT OF SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE OWNER, McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY,
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, SMITH HALL, ROOM 120, 150 LAWTON DR., LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605,
or MSU BOX 92415, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70609, UNTIL THE DATE AND TIME INDICATED FOR THE
FOLLOWING BID:
BID NO. S2700020
DATE DUE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2026 TIME: 10:00 A.M.
CAMPUS GATEWAYS, McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY, LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA 70607
PROJECT NO. 19-627-21-01, F.19002583, 01-107-05B-13, F.01004545
MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 7~ 2026 AT 10:00 A.M.
A NON-MANDATORY SITE VISIT CAN BE ARRANGED BY CONTACTING
RICHARD RHODEN AT 337-475-5887 or email facilities@mcneese.edu.
FRONT-END BIDDING DOCUMENTS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE STATE OF LOUISIANA WEBSITE
VENDOR CENTER, LaPAC, AT https://doa.louisiana.gov/doa/osp/vendor-resources, LaPAC Bids Opportunities
from State of Louisiana and local agencies. FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE AND TO OBTAIN PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, DRAWINGS, etc., EMAIL REQUEST TO facilities@mcneese.edu.
FEES FOR SET OF DOCUMENTS: NONE
A CASHIER'S CHECK, CERTIFIED CHECK, OR ACCEPTABLE BIDDER'S BOND PAYABLE TO McNEESE
STATE UNIVERISITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT LESS THAN FIVE PERCENT (5%) OF THE BID SUBMITTED
MUST ACCOMPANY EACH BID AS A GUARANTEE THAT, IF A WARDED THE CONTRACT, THE
BIDDER WILL PROMPTLY ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AND EXECUTE SUCH BONDS AS MAY BE
REQUIRED.
THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A PERFORMANCE BOND IN AN
AMOUNT EQUAL TO 100% OF THE CONTRACT AMOUNT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH R.S.38:2219.
BIDS SHALL BE ACCEPTED ONLY FROM CONTRACTORS WHO ARE LICENSED UNDER LA.
R.S.37:2150-2163 FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION.
NO BID MAY BE WITHDRAWN FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF BIDS,
EXCEPT UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF LA.
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- NOTICE TO BIDDERS
RECEIPT OF SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE OWNER, McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY,
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, SMITH HALL, ROOM 120, 150 LAWTON DR., LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605,
or MSU BOX 92415, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70609, UNTIL THE DATE AND TIME INDICATED FOR THE
FOLLOWING BID:
BID NO. S2700020
DATE DUE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2026 TIME: 10:00 A.M.
CAMPUS GATEWAYS, McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY, LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA 70607
PROJECT NO. 19-627-21-01, F.19002583, 01-107-05B-13, F.01004545
MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 7~ 2026 AT 10:00 A.M.
A NON-MANDATORY SITE VISIT CAN BE ARRANGED BY CONTACTING
RICHARD RHODEN AT 337-475-5887 or email facilities@mcneese.edu.
FRONT-END BIDDING DOCUMENTS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE STATE OF LOUISIANA WEBSITE
VENDOR CENTER, LaPAC, AT https://doa.louisiana.gov/doa/osp/vendor-resources, LaPAC Bids Opportunities
from State of Louisiana and local agencies. FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE AND TO OBTAIN PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, DRAWINGS, etc., EMAIL REQUEST TO facilities@mcneese.edu.
FEES FOR SET OF DOCUMENTS: NONE
A CASHIER'S CHECK, CERTIFIED CHECK, OR ACCEPTABLE BIDDER'S BOND PAYABLE TO McNEESE
STATE UNIVERISITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT LESS THAN FIVE PERCENT (5%) OF THE BID SUBMITTED
MUST ACCOMPANY EACH BID AS A GUARANTEE THAT, IF A WARDED THE CONTRACT, THE
BIDDER WILL PROMPTLY ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AND EXECUTE SUCH BONDS AS MAY BE
REQUIRED.
THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A PERFORMANCE BOND IN AN
AMOUNT EQUAL TO 100% OF THE CONTRACT AMOUNT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH R.S.38:2219.
BIDS SHALL BE ACCEPTED ONLY FROM CONTRACTORS WHO ARE LICENSED UNDER LA.
R.S.37:2150-2163 FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION.
NO BID MAY BE WITHDRAWN FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF BIDS,
EXCEPT UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF LA. R.S.38:2214.
THE OWNER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY
INFORMALITIES INCIDENTAL THERETO.
EVIDENCE OF AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT THE BID SHALL BE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
R.S.38:2212 (A)(l)(C) AND/OR R.S. 39:1594 (C)(2)(D).
McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY
DANITA SLATE
ASSISTANT PURCHASING DIRECTOR
dslate l@mcneese.edu
Phone: (337)475-5090
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTORS
The Contractor shall purchase and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for
injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of
the work hereunder by the Contractor, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.
A. MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMITS OF INSURANCE
MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMITS OF INSURANCE CAN BE FOUND IN GENERAL
CONDITIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL CONDITIONS IN THE SPECIFICATIONS MANUAL
FOR THE PROJECT.
B. DEDUCTIBLES AND SELF-INSURED RETENTIONS
Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and accepted by the Agency. The
Contractor shall be responsible for all deductibles and self-insured retentions.
C. OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS
The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
1. Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Coverages
a. The Agency, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers shall be named as an
additional insured as regards negligence by the contractor. ISO Forms CG 20 IO (for ongoing
work) AND CG 20 37 (for completed work) (current forms approved for use in Louisiana), or
equivalents, are to be used when applicable. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on
the scope of protection afforded to the Agency.
b. The Contractor's insurance shall be primary as respects the Agency, its officers,
agents, employees and volunteers for any and all losses that occur under the contract. Any
insurance or self-insurance maintained by the Agency shall be excess and non-contributory of the
Contractor's insurance.
2. Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Coverage
To the extent allowed by law, the insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation
against the Agency, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers for losses arising from work
performed by the Contractor for the Agency.
3. All Coverages
a. All policies must be endorsed to require 30 days written notice of cancellation to the
Agency. Ten-day written notice of cancellation is acceptable for non-payment of premium.
Notifications shall comply with the standard cancellation provisions in the Contractor's policy. In
addition, Contractor is required to notify Agency of policy cancellations or reductions in limits.
b. The acceptance of the completed work, payment, failure of the Agency to require proof
of compliance, or Agency's acceptance of a non-compliant certificate of insurance shall not
release the Contractor from the obligations of the insurance requirements or indemnification
agreement.
c. The insurance companies issuing the policies shall have no recourse against the
Agency for payment of premiums or for assessments under any form of the policies.
d. Any failure of the Contractor to comply with reporting provisions of the policy shall
not affect coverage provided to the Agency, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers.
D. ACCEPTABILITY OF INSURERS
1. All required insurance shall be provided by a company or companies lawfully authorized to do
business in the jurisdiction in which the Project is located. Insurance shall be placed with insurers with an
A.M. Best's rating of A-:VI or higher. This rating requirement may be waived for workers compensation
coverage only.
2. If at any time an insurer issuing any such policy does not meet the minimum A.M. Best rating,
the Contractor shall obtain a policy with an insurer that meets the A.M. Best rating and shall submit
another Certificate of Insurance within 30 days.
E. VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE
1. Contractor shall furnish the Agency with Certificates of Insurance reflecting proof of required
coverage. The Certificates for each insurance policy are to be signed by a person authorized by that
insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The Certificates are to be received and approved by the Agency
before work commences and upon any contract renewal or insurance policy renewal thereafter.
2. The Certificate Holder Shall be listed as follows:
McNeese State University
MSU, Box 92415
Lake Charles, LA 70607
PROJECT NO: 19-627-21-01, F.19002581, 01-107-0SB-13, F.01004543
BID D2700018
3. In addition, McNeese State University shall be listed as an additional insured. The Agency
reserves the right to request complete certified copies of all required insurance policies at any time.
4. Upon failure of the Contractor to furnish, deliver and maintain required insurance, this
contract, at the election of the Agency, may be suspended, discontinued or terminated. Failure of the
Contractor to purchase and/or maintain any required insurance shall not relieve the Contractor from any
liability or indemnification under the contract.
F. SUBCONTRACTORS
Contractor shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies OR shall be responsible
for verifying and maintaining the Certificates provided by each subcontractor. Subcontractors shall be
subject to all of the requirements stated herein. The Agency reserves the right to request copies of
subcontractor's Certificates at any time.
G. WORKERS COMPENSATION INDEMNITY
In the event Contractor is not required to provide or elects not to provide workers compensation
coverage, the parties hereby agree that Contractor, its owners, agents and employees will have no cause of
action against, and will not assert a claim against, the State of Louisiana, its departments, agencies, agents
and employees as an employer, whether pursuant to the Louisiana Workers Compensation Act or
otherwise, under any circumstance. The parties also hereby agree that the State of Louisiana, its
departments, agencies, agents and employees shall in no circumstance be, or considered as, the employer
or statutory employer of Contractor, its owners, agents and employees. The parties further agree that
Contractor is a wholly independent contractor and is exclusively responsible for its employees, owners,
and agents. Contractor hereby agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold the State of Louisiana, its
departments, agencies, agents and employees harmless from any such assertion or claim that may arise
from the performance of this contract.
H. INDEMNIFICATION/HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
I. Contractor agrees to protect, defend, indemnify, save, and hold harmless, the State of
Louisiana, all State Departments, Agencies, Boards and Commissions, its officers, agents, servants,
employees, and volunteers, from and against any and all claims, damages, expenses, and liability arising
out of injury or death to any person or the damage, loss or destruction of any property which may occur,
or in any way grow out of, any act or omission of Contractor, its agents, servants, and employees, or any
and all costs, expenses and/or attorney fees incurred by Contractor as a result of any claims, demands,
suits or causes of action, except those claims, demands, suits, or causes of action arising out of the
negligence of the State of Louisiana, all State Departments, Agencies, Boards, Commissions, its officers,
agents, servants, employees and volunteers.
2. Contractor agrees to investigate, handle, respond to, provide defense for and defend any such
claims, demands, suits, or causes of action at its sole expense and agrees to bear all other costs and
expenses related thereto, even if the claims, demands, suits, or causes of action are groundless, false or
fraudulent. The State of Louisiana may, but is not required to, consult with the Contractor in the defense
of claims, but this shall not affect the Contractor's responsibility for the handling of and expenses for all
claims.
I. Other Insurance Provisions:
1. Pollution Liability (required when asbestos or other hazardous material abatement is
included in the contract)
Pollution Liability insurance, including gradual release as well as sudden and accidental, shall
have a minimum limit of not less than $1,000,000 per claim. A claims-made fotm will be acceptable.
A policy period inception date of no later than the first day of anticipated work under this contract
and an expiration date of no earlier than 30 days after anticipated completion of all work under the
contract shall be provided. There shall be an extended reporting period of at least 24 months, with full
reinstatement of limits, from the expiration date of the policy if policy is not renewed. The policy shall
not be cancelled for any reason, except non-payment of premium.
2. Builder's Risk
The policy must include an endorsement providing the following:
In the event of a disagreement regarding a loss covered by this policy which may also be
covered by a State of Louisiana self-insurance or commercial property policy through the Office
of Risk Management (ORM), Contractor and its insurer agree to follow the following procedure
to establish coverage and/or the amount of loss:
Any party to a loss may make written demand for an appraisal of the matter in
disagreement. Within 20 days of receipt of written demand, the Contractor's insurer and either
ORM or its commercial insurance company shall each select a competent and impartial appraiser
and notify the other of the appraiser selected. The two appraisers will select a competent and
impartial umpire. The appraisers will then identify the policy or policies under which the loss is
insured and, if necessary, state separately the value of the property and the amount of the loss that
must be borne by each policy. If the two appraisers fail to agree, they shall submit their
differences to the umpire. A written decision by any two shall determine the policy or policies
and the amount of the loss. Each insurance company agree that the decision of the appraisers and
the umpire if involved will be binding and final and that neither party will resort to litigation.
Each of the two parties shall pay its chosen appraiser and bear the cost of the umpire equally.
- Segment
- 72000000
- Enriched
- Yes
- Open Date
- 10/21/2026 10:00:00 AM CT
- Bid Number
- 50017-S2700020
- Date Issued
- 09/17/2026
- Categorized By
- llm
University - McNeese State UniversityIssuing agency·Baton Rouge, LA·via the Louisiana Office of State Procurement