JPP-BidEvent#334.pdf

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

BID EVENT NO. 334

Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparishbids.net until 2:00 p.m., January 12, 2027 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:

HELIOS LIFT STATION GENERATOR

PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. SCIP #D5325

FEMA HMGP PROJECT NO. 4611-0101

JEFFERSON PARISH LWI REGION 8 HELIOS SEWER GENERATOR

This project is funded by a Hazard Mitigation Grant from FEMA and shall be subject to FEMA and GOHSEP requirements.

The project consists of providing a new portable, trailer mounted standby generator and automatic transfer switch at the Helios Sewer Lift Station in Metairie, Louisiana.

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 Infinity Engineering Consultants, 4001 Division Street, Metairie, LA 70002 (PHONE 504- 304-0548, FAX 504-355-0265) by licensed contractors upon receipt of $100.00 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 December 16, 2026 at 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Gretna, La 70053. 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: November 4, 11 and 18, 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