20008-26-PARKLET-REBID-1.pdf

This Addendum No. 1 is issued by the Purchasing Division of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the Downtown Development District Third Street Parklet-Rebid project. The addendum modifies the mandatory pre-bid meeting date from September 10, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. to September 9, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., with the location remaining at the Downtown Development District, 247 Florida Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802. Sealed bids are due September 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CST. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is mandatory for bid eligibility. The written inquiry period closes at 5:00 p.m. CST on September 14, 2026, with questions directed to Richard Terrell, Senior Purchasing Analyst at (225) 389-3259, ext. 3263, or rterrell@brla.gov.

The procurement is designated as suitable for certified MBE/SBE/WBE participation, requiring proposers to submit good-faith effort plans for utilizing certified subcontractors. Contractors must provide a one-year written guarantee covering workmanship and materials and maintain insurance coverage including general liability at $2 million general aggregate, automobile liability at $1 million combined single limit, workers' compensation with statutory coverage, and excess umbrella liability at $1 million. Federal compliance requirements include Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage standards where applicable, Equal Employment Opportunity provisions, Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act compliance, and debarment certifications for awards exceeding $25,000. Payment terms are Net 30, and bids must remain valid for a minimum of 60 days. Bids must be submitted through www.centralbidding.com and physically delivered to the Purchasing Division at 222 St. Louis Street, 8th Floor, Room 826, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802. The City-Parish is exempt from state and local taxes.