JPP-BidEvent#48-3.pdf

This is an addendum issued by the Jefferson Parish Department of Purchasing in Louisiana for a two-year contract to provide emergency tree removal, stump and rootball removal, hazardous limb removal, and tree debris hauling services for the Jefferson Parish Department of Parkways. Addendum #3, issued on July 16, 2026, adds a question requiring bidders to acknowledge receipt of all addenda on the bid form. Sealed bids are due September 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with public opening at 2:30 p.m. at the West Bank Purchasing Department located at 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Gretna, Louisiana. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the same location. Bidders must submit electronic bids through the Bridge Supplier Portal at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier and acknowledge all addenda by addendum number on the bid form; failure to list each addendum number will result in bid rejection.

Each bid must be accompanied by a surety bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount, submitted electronically through the online clearinghouse bond management system. Addendum #1, issued July 17, 2026, adds standard insurance requirements, while Addendum #2, also issued July 17, 2026, modifies terms, conditions, and contract specifications. All addenda take precedence over earlier documents and constitute part of the official contract documents. Jefferson Parish strongly encourages participation from small businesses, minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and veteran-owned businesses. Contact information for inquiries is Stacey Champagne, Purchasing Specialist II, at Purchasing@jeffparish.gov or 504-364-2678. The Jefferson Parish Council reserves the right to reject all bids or reject bids for just cause.