Bid 1899 - Modular Classroom Buildings for Boyet Junior High

ST. TAMMANY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
COVINGTON, LOUISIANA
The St. Tammany Parish School Board will receive sealed bids until 2:30 p.m. CST on Friday, October
23, 2026, on Lease/Rent of Modular Classroom Buildings for Boyet Junior High School in accordance
with the following instructions, attached specifications and drawings.
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1. Bids shall be submitted on the enclosed bid form. All conventional paper bids shall be either hand
delivered or sent by registered or certified mail with a return receipt requested to the St. Tammany
Parish School Board Office located at 321 North Theard Street, Covington, Louisiana 70433, in a
sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside "BID #1899 - MODULAR CLASSROOM
BUILDINGS FOR BOYET JUNOIR HIGH SCHOOL- October 23, 2026." All bids arriving after
this date and hour will be returned unopened to the bidders. The responsibility for timely delivery
rests solely with the bidder. Bids delayed through any means of delivery service and arriving after
the deadline will not be accepted. No bid may be withdrawn for at least thirty (30) days after the
scheduled closing time for receipt of bids.
2. Bids may also be submitted electronically. Please find bid related materials and place electronic
bids at www.centralbidding.com.
3. At the time set for the opening of bids, their contents will be publicly opened and read aloud for
the information of bidders and others properly interested who may be present in person or by
representative.
4. Prices shall include all engineering, documents for permitting, State of Louisiana Fire Marshal
review and approval, on site installation, set-up, leveling, foundations, anchoring, skirting and
delivery charges to Boyet Junior High School, 59295 Rebel Drive, Slidell, LA 70461.
5. Sales tax IS NOT to be included in your bid prices. St. Tammany Parish School Board is exempt
from sales tax as provided by LA R.S. 47:301(8)(c). Sales tax exemption only applies to purchases
between St. Tammany Parish School Board and the contractor/vendor. Sales tax exemption does
not apply to purchases made directly by the contractor/vendor to other companies on behalf of the
school board. Those purchases are not sales tax exempt.
6. The signature on the bid is that of an authorized representative as documented by the legal
entity certifying the authority of the person by either Written evidence or a Corporate
Resolution shall be submitted with bid.
7. ALL BIDS SHALL BE ACCOMPANIED BY A BID SECURITY IN THE FORM OF AN ORIGINAL,
FULLY EXECUTED BID BOND. CERTIFIED CHECK, CASHIER'S CHECK OR MONEY ORDER
IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE PERCENT (5%) OF THE TOTAL PRICE OF EITHER OPTION 1 OR
OPTION 2, WHICHEVER OPTION IS THE HIGHEST TOTAL COST. BIDS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED UNLESS THE REQUIRED CHECK OR BID BOND IS ATTACHED.
8. If submitting bid electronically, then bid security must be in the form of an original, valid
fully executed bid bond only. A copy of the bid bond must be included in your bid
documents, and the original bid bond must be received by the St. Tammany Parish School
Board Office within
48 hours of the bid opening. No cashier's check, certified check or money order will be
accepted for an electronic bid. Failure to comply will cause your bid to be non-responsive.
9. A Performance Bond in the total amount of the order will be required from the successful bidder.
10. If the total of your bid is $50,000.00 or more, you must show your Louisiana State Contractor's
License number on the outside of your bid envelope.

11. In accordance with LA Revised Statute 38:2252, "Preference is hereby given to materials, supplies
and provisions, produced, manufactured or grown in Louisiana, quality being equal to articles
offered by competitors outside of the state." As a bidder you must indicate on your bid response if
you are claiming a preference.
12. The successful bidder(s) shall furnish a Certificate of Insurance within fifteen (15) calendar days
after award of bid but prior to delivery of merchandise. Certificate should provide for:
The Certificate of Insurance should provide the following:
a. Comprehensive General Liability - $1,000,000.00 combined single limit. Coverage to include
premises, operations, contractor's protective liability, products and completed operation,
contractual liability.
b. Comprehensive General Automobile Liability Insurance with minimum limits of Bodily Injury -
Each Person $1,000,000.00, Bodily Injury - Each Occurrence $1,000,000.00, Property
Damage - Each Occurrence $1,000,000.00. Coverage shall be written to include all owned,
non-owned and hired vehicles.
c. Workers Compensation - State of Louisiana, Employer's Liability, Statutory requirements
$1,000,000.00.
d. NOTE: The Registered Licensed Structural Engineer/Modular Vendor shall carry and provide
not less than $1,000,000 of Professional Errors and Omissions Insurance naming St.
Tammany Parish School Board as additional insured.
13. Cash discounts, if offered, will be taken into consideration in determining the low bidder.
DISCOUNTS LESS THAN THIRTY (30) DAYS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN MAKING AN
AWARD. Beginning
date for discount period shall be determined by date of invoice or date of delivery of merchandise
whichever occurs last.
14. It is the intent of the specifications to invite bids on high-quality merchandise. Mentioning a brand,
manufacturer, and number is done only to establish the standard of quality desired. It is not the
intent to eliminate brands of equal quality but instead to set forth and convey to prospective bidders
the general style, type, character and quality of the product desired.
15. The School Board reserves the right to select a higher priced item where, in the judgment of the
School Board, such item is of superior quality or design or would be more suitable for the purpose
intended. The School Board further reserves the right to adjust quantities by increasing or
decreasing and to reject any and all bids.
16. The School Board reserves the right to obtain clarification of a vendor's bid or to obtain additional
information necessary to properly evaluate their bid.
17. Successful bidder must consent to and yield to the exclusive venue and jurisdiction of the 22nd Judicial
District Court for the Parish of St. Tammany and waive any and all claims of entitlement to removal
of any case from this jurisdiction, including any removal to any Federal Court, in connection with
bid.
18. Questions may be emailed to construction@stpsb.org. All questions must be received by 2:00 pm,
Friday, October 16, 2026.
_________________________
STEVE E. ALFONSO, JR.
Interim Superintendent

ST. TAMMANY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD COVINGTON, LOUISIANA
SPECIFICATIONS ON MODULAR BUILDINGS
It is the intent of the St. Tammany Parish School Board to rent/lease modular classroom building units
which will be used to support needs at the school indicated on attached. Units are to be new and approved
by the Louisiana State Fire Marshal and any other governing authorities. Bids and information will also
be accepted in addition for units that meet all codes, have all necessary approvals and tags, and are in
new or like-new condition and have been manufactured within no less than 3 years of the date of this bid.
This project consists of the fabrication, delivery, and set-up of all units required to provide for three (3)
buildings to support: (A) Band, (B) Choral and (C) provide for a twelve (12) classroom building with
internal hallway, restrooms for students and separate single ADA restroom for staff and a custodial closet
as shown on the attached drawings.
Contractor is responsible for the design, engineering, permitting, transport and complete set-up (including
but not limited to setting units, foundations, anchoring and blocking, and skirting of units) and
demobilization of the units per the attached drawings at Boyet Junior High School, Slidell, LA. Modular
Contractor is responsible for all materials necessary for proper blocking and anchoring of the modular
building units and for skirting the units at the elevations indicated and in coordination with the Owner's
Separate Infrastructure Contractor.
Modular Contractor is not responsible for on-site walkways, canopies, electrical connections, water and
sewer connections or special systems connections or added cabinetry, markerboards and tackboards.
However, Modular Contractor is to note that these items will be installed in or adjacent to the modular
buildings. School system and/or other contractor will also add network wiring, access control, additional
electrical, special system devices and wiring as necessary to support St. Tammany Parish Public School
System's classroom use.
Modular Contractor is responsible for all approvals and permits necessary to provide, transport and install
the modular buildings. Modular Contractor shall also provide and coordinate and participate as needed
with Owner/Infrastructure Contractor to provide any necessary information to authorities having
jurisdiction of the development of the modular classroom buildings for issuance of all required building
permits, inspections and final occupancy inspections. (Reference attached drawings)
Classroom modular buildings shall be designed and built to meet all latest edition of current applicable
codes, shall have shop drawings and be built in accordance with these codes, shall be reviewed and
approved by the Louisiana State Fire Marshal including the Industrial Building Review, NFPA Fire Safety,
and IBC. At a minimum, modular classroom buildings should be capable of withstanding design loads in
accordance with ASCE 7-16. Wind speed design should be per latest edition IBC code for the location in
which the buildings are to be located.
Finishes are to be typical of modular building industry for use in a heavily utilized classroom setting. All
exterior finishes shall match in color. Roof must carry a 10-year weather tightness warranty on the system
and be in watertight condition. Modular Contractor shall have a local service provider certified in the type
roofing system on the building that will respond to any roof leak reports within 24 hours throughout the
lease term. NOTE: Successful bidder shall provide name of local service provider before signed
lease/contract agreement. Floor finish of VCT tile is preferred. Each classroom shall have HVAC systems
designed for the size, load and use of the building/classrooms. The systems are to be designed to maintain
temperature when occupied within 2 degrees+/- of cooling 70 degrees; heating 72 degrees. Modular
Contractor is to be responsible for issues with the leased units relative to HVAC, Roof or Wall Leaks, or
other building related issues during the lease period. Lessee will change HVAC filters and do regular
general cleaning. Classroom door hardware provided by Modular Contractor is to be classroom
storeroom function and to be keyed same for all classrooms. The exterior door hardware provided by
Modular Contractor is to be keyed to the school key system and have electric strikes and panic hardware
to work with St. Tammany Parish School Board Access Control System.

Classroom Modular Buildings are to be certified as having no asbestos or formaldehyde containing
materials and shall have V.O.C. levels below those recommended by the EPA. Buildings shall have no
mold and any materials showing signs of such are to be fully replaced and the building tested by Owner's
environmental consultant at the Contractor's expense.
Protect modular buildings from damage during delivery, storage, and handling. Reinforce, stiffen, and
brace modular buildings to withstand handling, delivery, and erection stresses. Lift fabricated assemblies
to prevent damage or permanent distortion. Buildings are to be installed plumb, square, true to line and
with connections securely fastened to foundations in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions,
and any requirements of authorities with jurisdiction. Plumbing rough-in is to be manifolded by Modular
Contractor for connection by Infrastructure Contractor.
Building site is located at a grassy field area with varying grade elevations. Modular Contractor is to
provide foundations relative to grade to provide for level finish floor elevation across all units combined
to act as one building. Infrastructure Contractor is to prepare site for Modular Contractor installation of
foundations and buildings. Trees adjacent (if applicable) to general building area are to be protected.
Modular Building is to be utilized for operation of St. Tammany Parish Public School System Classrooms.
As such, the use of the building areas, will be heavy. Owner will do regular daily dust mopping, regularly
scheduled mopping and yearly waxing of flooring- custodial service as typical to the campus.
NOTE: Modular Contractor is to anticipate cost of any repairs or replacements needed upon return
of the units. Owner will not pay additional costs upon return for these repairs and replacements
due to typical heavy use as a classroom wing.
Successful bidder is to coordinate with on-site Infrastructure General Contractor and deliver and set-up
modular units to create one complete building in alignment with on-site Infrastructure GC schedule.
Delivery and all set up is expected to be completed within 60 days of Notice to Proceed on site anticipated
to be approximately on or around February, 2027.
Delivery of units shall be coordinated to not impact or interfere with daily school car and bus traffic or
school events.
SCHOOL HOURS:
Boyet Junior High School hours are 8:55-3:55 M-F.
Adjacent School, Little Oak Middle School hours are 7:35 -2:35 M-F.
It should be noted that both schools utilize the same routing for car and bus traffic on Rebel Drive and car line
stacking on the limestone perimeter drive located on Boyet Junior High School property. This driveway is adjacent to
the modular buildings site location.
UPCOMING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS:
Thanksgiving - November 23-27,2026
Winter Break - December 21,2026 -January 4, 2027
Martin Luther King Holiday - January 18, 2027
Mardi Gras - February 8-12, 2027
Spring Break - March 26-31,2027
Last Day of School Year May 26. 2027
Monthly lease term is to start at completion of setup of units such that the building may be occupied.

Submittals:
Complete shop drawings and calculations bearing the seal of a registered structural engineer in the State
of Louisiana submitted and approved by State of Louisiana Fire Marshal including IBC review. Foundation
and anchoring details shall be included and stamped by the engineer. (All foundations and anchoring
required shall be installed per stamped drawings by Modular Contractor.) All calculations, details and
drawings shall be stamped by the same engineer and engineer shall have a minimum of 5 years'
documented experience designing modular buildings similar to those required for this project.
Building documentation must also include a stamped letter from a licensed electrical engineer certifying
that the lighting level meets the requirements of Department of Health and Hospitals and Code
requirements. The engineer of record shall carry and provide not less than $1,000,000 of Professional
Errors and Omissions Insurance naming the Owner as additional insured. Shop drawings should include
details showing framing, extent of any pre-fabrication, and including details or attachments of member to
member within system, bridging, attachment to foundations and other framing systems.
A drawing of layout of "like-new" buildings shall be submitted with the bid. These layouts are necessary
to determine how the "like-new" buildings will affect the infrastructure scope of work.
Complete building product and warranty information shall be submitted along with the roof 10-year
weather tightness warranty on the system.
Schedule for production, delivery and complete setup of units shall be provided.
Modular Contractor (Lessor) will be required to sign a statement indicating that the requirements indicated
in this bid are acknowledged as part of the lease agreement. (see enclosed sample statement)
Non-Asbestos or other Hazardous Materials Certificate signed by Lessor: Classroom Modular Buildings
are to be certified as having no asbestos or formaldehyde containing materials and shall have V.O.C.
levels below those recommended by the EPA.
A copy of your company's standard lease agreement/contract should be included with your bid which will
be subject to review and/or revisions by School Board counsel. Jurisdiction of any lawsuits or other claims
will be State of Louisiana, St. Tammany Parish, 22nd Judicial District.
Modular Contractor shall possess a Louisiana State Commercial Contractor's License (Classification -
Building Construction) Louisiana Contractor's License No. must be listed on the outside of the sealed bid.
Attachments:
Modular Classroom Buildings Specifications
Sample Modular Classroom Wing Plan
Site Plan
Infrastructure For Modular Wing Plans (for information)
Acknowledgment of Requirements in Bid
Affidavit of Compliance with Louisiana R.S. 38:2212.9, 38:2224 & 38:2227
Affidavit of Certification of Non-Discrimination Against Firearm/Ammunition Industry

ST. TAMMANY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD COVINGTON, LOUISIANA
BID FORM FOR MODULAR BUILDINGS' LEASE/RENT
Boyet Junior High School
October 23, 2026, 2:30 p.m.
Company Name:
Address:
ITEM 1
Total of Units Required to Provide for a 12-classroom Building with Restrooms, Internal Hallway and
Fire Wall (Bldg. A), Choral Building (Bldg. B) and Band Building (Bldg. C) as shown on the attached
drawings
OPTION 1 - Total Price for Lease 36 months of (New) Buildings.
Price per month/building 12 Classroom Wing with Restrooms, Internal Hallway and Fire Wall: ________
Price per month/building Choral:
Price per month/building Band:
Total Price 36 Month Lease all Buildings: ________
OPTION 2 - If available, provide total price for Lease 36 months of "like new" condition buildings.
Price per month/building 12 Classroom Wing with Restrooms, Internal Hallway and Fire Wall: _______
Price per month/building Choral:
Price per month/building Band:
Total Price 36 Month Lease:
Provide Year "like new" Buildings were Manufactured:
ITEM 2
Total Price for initial delivery, installation, set-up, leveling, anchoring and skirting all units to create
complete building setup:
ITEM 3
Total Price for dismantling and removing all units to remove buildings from site:
ESTIMATED DATE OF DELIVERY: _____________________________

Acknowledgement of Addenda (if applicable):
Successful bidder to coordinate with on-site Infrastructure General Contractor and deliver and set-up
modular units to create three complete buildings in alignment with on-site Infrastructure GC schedule.
Delivery and all set up are expected to be completed within 60 days of Notice to Proceed on site
anticipated to be approximately on or around mid/end of January, 2027.
Liquidated damages of $1000.00 per day shall apply for any days beyond this contract time. Time
extensions for unforeseeable conditions will be considered should any occur.
The St. Tammany Parish School Board reserves the right to lease new buildings or to accept alternate
bid to lease reconditioned units, or any combination, whichever option is most advantageous to the
School Board.
Successful bidder shall be required to submit the following enclosed Affidavit's within ten (10) days after
bid award. (Affidavit of Compliance with Louisiana R.S. 38:2212.9, 38:2224 & 38:2227 and
Affidavit of Certification of Non-Discrimination Against Firearm/Ammunition Industry)
BID SUBMITTED BY:
Name of Company Date of Bid
Mailing Address Discount (If Applicable)
City, State, Zip Code Typed Name of Representative
Telephone Number Signature of Representative
Email Address of Representative

Modular Classroom Buildings - Specifications
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Fabricated wood-construction modular classroom buildings.
1.2 ACTION SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data:
1. Fabricated wood-construction modular classroom buildings.
B. Shop Drawings: For modular classroom buildings. Include plans, elevations, sections, details,
accessories, and fastening and anchorage details.
C. Delegated Design Submittals: For modular classroom buildings, including analysis data signed and
sealed by the qualified professional engineer responsible for their preparation.
1. Modular buildings shall be built in compliance with the International Building Code,
Americans with Disabilities Act, International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical
Code, International Energy Conservation Code, and the National Electric Code. Modular
buildings shall be engineered to meet local floor and roof load requirements and shall
have electrical, heating and cooling loads sized in accordance with nec and IBC codes.
2. Indicate connections to foundations.
1.3 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
A. Sample Warranty: For special warranty.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Delegated Design: Engage a qualified professional engineer to design modular classroom
buildings.
B. Structural Performance: Modular classroom buildings to withstand the following loads and stresses
within limits and under conditions indicated in accordance with ASCE/SEI 7.
1. Loads: As indicated on Drawings.
C. Thermal Movements: Allow for thermal movements from ambient and surface temperature changes.
D. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled in accordance with NFPA 70 and
marked for intended location and application.
E. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with applicable provisions in the U.S. Department of
Justice's "2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design".
2.2 MODULAR CLASSROOM BUILDINGS
A. Basis of Design Product: Provide the following or a similar complete product system meeting requirements
indicated by a comparable manufacturer.
1. Basis of Design Manufacturer: Palomar Modular Buildings
a. Layout: (A) Band: @ 64'-0"x 23'-6"
(B) Choral: @ 33'-0" x 23'-6"
(C) 12 Classroom Wing Building: @ 69'-9.5" x 168'-6" with 2 hour fire wall assembly as
shown on drawing sheet A001-P0 and A005-P0
b. Size: (A) @1505s.f. (B) @775 s.f. (C) @ 11,765 s.f.

c. Number of Modules/Units: (A) 2 (B) 4 (C) 13
d. Building Type: VB
e. Floors:
i. Frame type: Outrigger sized to meet design criteria
ii. Running gear: tires, axles and hitches removed and stored under unit or as
otherwise coordinated with Owner
iii. Wood joists: 2 x 10 southern yellow pine @16" o.c.
iv. Insulation: R-30 fiberglass unfaced batt
v. Decking" 34" Sturdi-floor T&G
vi. Moisture Protection: bottom board woven, reinforced poly
vii. Floor covering: 12 in commercial vinyl tile
viii. Wall base: 4 inche vinyl cove
f. Exterior Walls:
i. Wood studs: 2x6 @16" o.c. with double top and single bottom plates
ii. Insulation R-19 fiverglass unfaced batt
iii. Exterior sheathing: 7/16" OSB
iv. Moisture control: building wrap
v. Exterior siding: 29 ga steel pre-finished, panel loc+
vi. Vinyl gyp wall finish: 5/8" vinyl covered gypsum board
g. Interior Walls:
i. Wood studs: 2x4 @16" o.c. with double top and single bottom plates
ii. Insulation: R-11 unfaced fiberglass batt
iii. VCG wall finish: 5/8" vinyl covered gyp
iv. Special wall construction: 45 minute rated walls at custodial closet
v. Restroom wall finish: Class "c" FRP, full height
h. Roof:
i. Type: wood with laminated plywood mate beams
ii. Std. Wood rafters: 2x10 @ 24 oc
iii. Insulation: R-30, unfaced
iv. Decking: 5/8" OSB plus FR adhesive for class C roof
v. Roof covering: EPDM, 45 mil membrane or other acceptable roofing system
vi. Ceiling: 2x2 suspended ceiling, USG or equal radar tile, 15/16 grid
i. Doors:
i. Exterior steel doors:
a. (qty: 7) 3-0 / 6-8 steel door, knock down frame, closer, painted 18ga
door ,16ga frame, insulated
b. (qty: 2) removable mullion
ii. Interior doors:
a. (qty: 15) 3-0 / 6-8 pre finished solid core wood door / 18ga "timely"
knock down steel frame rated per State of Louisiana Code and FM
requirements
b. Special doors: (qty: 1) 45 minute rated at custodial closet. (qty: 2) 90 minute rated
at 2 hour wall separation shown on drawings on magnetic hold opens with Fire
Alarm System
iii. Door glazing: (qty: 7) door glass: 6x27" (ext) and (qty:12) door glass 6"x18" at
classroom doors

iv. Ext door hardware: (qty: 7) pmb standard pull/standard panic hardware and
electric strikes (Owner will change out the hardware to be compatible with
Owner Access Control System)
v. Int door hardware: (qty: 12) classroom, Offices, Data, and Custodial doors to
have Storeroom Function lever handle locksets and to be keyed same for all
classrooms (qty:1) Staff ADA RR to have indicator lock
"occupied"/"unoccupied" with thumb-turn lock on interior side; (qty:2) Push Pull
for Girls' and Boys' Restrooms
vi. Door stops: floor mounted
j. Windows:
i. Exterior windows: (qty: 15) 3-0 / 5-0 dual pane, low-E, clear glazing, single hung
vinyl frame (minimum 1 per classroom, 2 in Band)
ii. Blinds: (15 ea.) 1'' metal mini blinds
k. Electrical:
i. Conduit: non-metallic tubing (ENT)
ii. Receptacles: duplex receptacles, 20 amp, unbreakable covers
iii. GFI receptacles: (4) ea 20 amp
iv. Exterior receptacles: (2) ea, convenience duplex with cover
v. Child/tamper/hospital: per code
vi. Dedicated receptacles: 20A w/receptacle. (electric water cooler)
vii. Dedicated receptacles: 50A connection (40 gal + water heater, etc.)
viii. Panels: (4) 100A-200A, 10KAIC, 1P, clip on breakers
ix. Room lighting: 2x4 LED fixtures
x. Emergency lights: (3) emergency - 2 bulb LED with remote head
xi. Exit lights: (3) exit lights, LED w/battery backup
xii. Exterior lights: (2) exterior porch, LED at each exit
xiii. Occupancy sensor, single: (14) each wall mounted
xiv. Empty box & conduits: (32) stubbed to ceiling, 3/4".
l. Fire Protection:
i. Not included. Fire Alarm System to be installed by Other Contractor.
m. Plumbing:
i. Supply piping: CPVC
ii. Waste piping: PVC/ SCH 40 DWV
iii. Toilets: (10) toilet, standard height, 3 ADA, floor mounted, tank type
iv. Urinals: (3) urinal, standard
v. Flush valves: flush valve- battery operated per toilet fixture, manual per urinal
vi. Lavatories: (13) lavatory, wall mount or drop-in w/single lever faucet
vii. Sinks: (1) mop sink - fiberglass, floor mounted
viii. Floor drains: (3) ea floor drain, with trap primer & access door
n. Water fountains:
i. (1) ea elec water cooler with 2 stations - hi-lo with bottle filler
o. Water heaters:
i. (1) ea 40 gal water heater, electric w/overflow pan
ii. (1) ea recirculation pump
iii. (1) ea expansion tank: 5-10 gal