Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #50016-10371

Southern University Central Store Roof Replacement

The State of Louisiana is seeking a contractor to replace the roof at Southern University’s Central Store in Baton Rouge. - Buyer and project team: State of Louisiana, Division of Administration, Office of Facility Planning and Control; Southern University at Baton Rouge is the facility owner. Southern University’s Purchasing Department is identified as the purchasing contact. Williams Architecture, LLC is named as architect and Parish Engineering as mechanical and electrical engineer. - Scope: Remove existing roofing and insulation and install a complete roof system, including standing-seam and exposed-fastener metal panels, insulation, parapet panels, gutters, downspouts, coping, flashing, roof access equipment, and exhaust fans. - Named manufacturers and specified products: Petersen Aluminum Corporation T-250 standing-seam panels and R-36 panels; Greenheck GB-480-20 roof exhaust fans; and O’Keeffe’s Inc. #502 exterior access ladder. IMETCO and Fabral are named panel manufacturers and listed alternatives; Imetco Series 300 is an alternative to the T-250 system. The specifications also name Kynar 500 and Hylar 5000 finishes. - Key quantities and specifications: Two GB-480-20 fans are scheduled, each rated at 15,000 CFM, 0.28 in-wg external static pressure, 2 hp, and 208 V single phase. The roof insulation must provide at least R-30; the initial notice also identifies R-36 exposed-fastener panels. No quantities are provided for the panels, insulation, flashing, gutters, ladders, or hatch. - Notable requirements: The metal roof system requires a 20-year manufacturer warranty, and the contractor must provide a two-year guarantee. The project requires a Louisiana Building Construction license, 5% bid security, and performance and payment bonds. A mandatory pre-bid/site visit is indicated in the initial notice. - Schedule: Complete the work within 120 consecutive calendar days after the Owner’s written Notice to Proceed.

Description

The solicitation is for replacement of the roof at Southern University Central Store, located at 555 Hunt Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The construction documents include demolition and work involving roofing, metal roof panels, sheet metal flashing and trim, roof specialties and accessories, and related components. A mandatory pre-bid/site visit is indicated, and bids require security equal to 5% of the base bid and alternates; the successful bidder must provide a performance and payment bond. The notice lists a response deadline of December 8, 2026, at 10:30 AM CT.

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