Downtown development district-third street parklet-rebid - addendum 1 - to change pre- bid meeting date

The Purchasing Division of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge is requesting sealed bids for the Downtown Development District Third Street Parklet-Rebid project, with bids due September 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CST and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 10, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Downtown Development District, 247 Florida Street. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is required for bid eligibility.

This procurement is designated as suitable for certified MBE/SBE/WBE participation; proposers must submit a good-faith effort plan to utilize certified subcontractors or document good-faith efforts to secure their participation.

Specific scope and deliverables are detailed in the accompanying project specifications and supporting documents within the solicitation. Contractors must provide a one-year written guarantee covering all workmanship and materials from delivery or project acceptance.

Insurance requirements include general liability at a $2 million general aggregate limit, automobile liability at $1 million combined single limit, workers' compensation with statutory coverage, and excess umbrella liability at $1 million. Contractors must comply with federal requirements including Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage standards where applicable, Equal Employment Opportunity provisions, Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act requirements, and debarment and suspension certifications for awards exceeding $25,000.

Payment terms are Net 30, and bids must remain valid for a minimum of 60 days. The City-Parish is exempt from state and local taxes. Bids must be submitted through www.centralbidding.com and delivered physically to the Purchasing Division at 222 St. Louis Street, 8th Floor, Room 826, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802. The written inquiry period closes at 5:00 p.m. CST on September 14, 2026; questions should be directed to Richard Terrell, Senior Purchasing Analyst.