JPP-BidEvent#228.pdf

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

BID EVENT NO. #228

Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparishbids.net until 2:00 p.m., December 8, 2026 and publicly opened thereafter. At no charge, bidders may submit via Jefferson Parish’s electronic procurement page by visiting www.jeffparishbids.net to register for this free site.

Bids will be accepted and received through Central Bidding until 2 p.m. The public bid opening will be held at the West Bank Purchasing Department at 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Gretna, LA 70053 beginning at 2:30 p.m. on each bid opening date for the following project:

Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation (D 6-6)

6801 Veteran s Memorial Blvd

The project consists of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, supervision, and incidentals required to demolish the existing sanitary sewer pump station and construct a new 400 GPM duplex submersible pump station, including installation of a fiberglass (FRP) wet well extension atop the existing concrete wet well, a new FRP valve pit, associated site and process piping, electrical and control systems, and a passive odor control unit. Work shall include demolition and removal of existing pumps, piping, valves, electrical components, fencing, and site improvements as necessary; relocation and reinstallation of the existing metal (wrought-iron type) fence; removal and replacement of asphalt paving and concrete pads; bypass pumping during construction; dewatering;

erosion, sediment, and traffic control; site grading and restoration; testing; startup; and all incidental work, coordination, and protection required to provide a complete and operable pump station installation as shown on the Drawings and specified herein.

Purchases for this project shall be exempt from state sales and use tax according to La. R.S.

47:301(8)(c)(i). The successful bidder shall be granted the tax-exempt status of Jefferson Parish via Form R-1020, Designation of Construction Contractor as Agent of a Governmental Entity Sales Tax Exemption Certificate. Form R-1020 is distributed by the Louisiana Department of Revenue.

All bids must be in accordance with the contract documents on file with the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department, Suite 4400, Jefferson Parish General Government Building, at 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, Louisiana. Late bids will not be accepted.

Each Bid must be accompanied by an electronic bid surety bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount bid, and payable without condition to the owner. Vendors must submit an electronic bid bond through the respective online clearinghouse bond management system(s) as indicated in the electronic bid solicitation on Central Auction House. No scanned paper copies of any bid bond will be accepted as part of the electronic bid submission.

The drawings and specifications are on file and open for inspection in the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department, Suite 4400, Jefferson Parish General Government Building, at 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, Louisiana. Geotechnical information related to this project, if available, is also on file for review with the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department. This geotechnical information is for reference for bidding purposes only, and may not be representative of the total area of the project as soil characteristics may vary from one place to another. Contractor may be required to conduct their own geotechnical inspection and provide proof of said inspection prior to the start of work. A complete set of drawings and specifications may be secured from T. Baker Smith Amberlyn Walsh, 6660 Riverside Drive, Suite 101, Metairie, LA 70003, Phone: 504-323-3460, by licensed contractors upon receipt of $400.00 per set. Deposit on the first set of documents furnished bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of documents in good condition no later than ten (10) days after receipts of bids.

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The successful bidder will be required to furnish a payment bond and a performance bond guaranteeing faithful performance of the contract. Companies providing the bonds shall comply with the requirements of LRS-R.S. 38:2218 and R.S. 38:2219 as applicable.

The Jefferson Parish Council reserves the right to reject all bids and to reject bids for just cause, pursuant to the law. Jefferson Parish and its partners as the recipients of federal funds are fully committed to awarding a contract(s) to firm(s) that will provide high-quality services and that are dedicated to diversity and to containing costs. Thus, Jefferson Parish strongly encourages the involvement of small businesses, minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and veteran-owned businesses to stimulate participation in procurement and assistance programs.

All prospective bidders are invited to attend this non-mandatory pre-bid conference which will be held at 10:00 AM on November 10, 2026 at the Joseph S. Yenni Building located at 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Room 405, Elmwood, LA 70123. However, failure to attend the pre-bid conference shall not relieve the bidder of responsibility for information discussed at the conference. Furthermore, failure to attend the pre-bid conference and inspection does not relieve the successful bidder from the necessity of furnishing materials or performing any work that may be required to complete the work in accordance with the specification with no additional cost to the owner.

Megan Grantham Director

Purchasing Department

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director

Purchasing Department

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: October 21, 28, and November 4, 2026

For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-364-2678.

https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing