LIVINGSTON PARISH LIBRARY – WATSON BRANCH CHILLER REPLACEMENT

The Livingston Parish Library is soliciting sealed bids for the replacement of the chiller system at its Watson Branch Library. The project involves removal of the existing chiller, supply and installation of a new HVAC/air‑conditioning unit, associated piping, controls, and testing/commissioning. Bidders must be licensed contractors in Louisiana, provide a 5 % bid bond, and furnish a performance and payment bond equal to 100 % of the contract upon award. All bids must be received by the specified deadline, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible responsive bidder. • Scope: supply, install, and commission a new chiller unit (HVAC) for a library facility. • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting on July 9, 2026 at the Watson Branch Library (attendance required). • Bid security: 5 % of the base bid; performance/payment bond equal to the full contract amount. • Contractor must hold a valid Louisiana contractor’s license (R.S. 37:2150‑2164) and display the license number on the bid. • Bids submitted electronically via Central Bidding; physical sealed bids accepted at the Main Branch Library until 2 PM on July 15, 2026.