Crochet Park - New Park Development

Jefferson Parish Government is requesting sealed bids for construction of a new park at Crochet Park, 9005 Crochet Avenue, River Ridge, Louisiana, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and public bid opening at 2:30 p.m. the same day. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site inspection is scheduled for August 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the General Government Building Purchasing Department.

The scope includes a nature-based play structure over safety surfacing, seating areas, a covered picnic pavilion, site furnishings, trees, and solar-powered lighting. Bid documents and drawings are available from Dana Brown & Associates for $350.00 per set, with deposit refunds upon return of documents in good condition within ten days of bid receipt.

Each bid must be accompanied by an electronic bid surety bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount, submitted through the online clearinghouse bond management system. The successful bidder will furnish payment and performance bonds in compliance with Louisiana Revised Statutes 38:2218 and 38:2219. Purchases are exempt from state sales and use tax under Louisiana Revised Statutes 47:301(8)(c)(i); tax-exempt status will be granted to the awardee via Form R-1020 from the Louisiana Department of Revenue.

Jefferson Parish strongly encourages participation from small businesses, minority-owned businesses, women-owned business enterprises, and veteran-owned businesses. No contract value or incumbent information is provided. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids are submitted electronically through www.jeffparishbids.net.