DPW824 - Citywide Minor Streets #1

The City of New Orleans Department of Finance, Purchasing Bureau is requesting sealed bids for citywide minor street improvements under Bid No. 4820 (project DPW824 - Citywide Minor Streets #1), with bids due November 6, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. CST. A 35% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goal applies; only firms certified through the Louisiana Unified Certification Program or State and Local Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program are eligible to serve as prime bidders if this is designated a set-aside.

The scope encompasses resurfacing, patching, and minor construction and maintenance activities citywide throughout New Orleans. The contract is structured as fixed-price with term and renewal options specified in the project manual and specifications. Place of performance is New Orleans.

Prevailing wage rates determined by the U.S. Department of Labor apply to all construction work exceeding $25,000, with weekly certified payroll reports required through the LCPtracker system. Performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the bid amount are required, along with comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, general liability, automobile liability, and builder's risk insurance.

The City will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, subject to merit-based cancellation and confirmed City funding. The two lowest responsive bidders must submit post-bid documentation within three business days of the bid opening, including bidder attestations, DBE compliance forms, Hire NOLA documentation, Section 3 compliance packets, and a responsibility questionnaire. All bids remain valid for 90 calendar days following the bid deadline.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 22, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. CST via Microsoft Teams, with attendance documented for reference purposes. Sealed bids or online submissions are due at the Purchasing Bureau, City Hall, Room 4W07.