123460-2026-SWB-56-1.pdf

This Addendum No. 1 document issued by the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) addresses clarifications and updates to Solicitation #2026-SWB-56 for Skilled and Unskilled Labor services. The addendum confirms that the mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for October 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST, with attendance required either in-person at the SWBNO Carrollton Water Plant Auditorium or via Microsoft Teams link. Proposers attending virtually must have a representative from their agency present throughout the entire conference and provide their name, company, phone number, and email address in the Teams chat for verification purposes; failure to verify attendance will disqualify the proposer from submitting a proposal. Proposals are due October 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST. The contract covers furnishing and coordinating skilled and unskilled labor for essential maintenance work on SWBNO's water, drainage, and sewerage systems throughout the City of New Orleans and portions of Jefferson Parish, with a contract term of two years and three optional one-year renewals commencing upon Board approval and Notice to Proceed issuance.

The solicitation requires a 30 percent Economic Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (EDBP) participation goal, with proposers unable to meet this threshold required to submit documented good faith efforts. Compensation for skilled positions including electricians, plumbers, welders, mechanics, and HVAC technicians is structured as hourly rates determined by prevailing wage standards established by the U.S. Department of Labor for Orleans Parish. Proposers must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Business Automobile, and Errors and Omissions insurance with specified minimum limits. SWBNO reserves the right to request additional workers within a maximum five-day timeframe as operational needs arise. Written inquiries and clarification requests are due October 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST, with responses posted by October 14. Payment is made within approximately 45 calendar days of invoice receipt and approval, and SWBNO reserves the right to audit all contract-related records for a minimum of three years following project completion.