DPW835 Installation of School Zone Flashing Beacons Upgrades Citywide

The City of New Orleans, Department of Public Works, is requesting bids for citywide installation and upgrades of school-zone flashing beacon systems under ITB DPW835, with bids due November 6, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at City Hall. A mandatory 35% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal applies, and only firms certified through the Louisiana Unified Certification Program (LAUCP) or State and Local Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (SLDBE) Program are eligible to submit as prime proposers.

The scope includes site preparation, complete electrical layout and installation, secure mounting and assembly of beacons and structural hardware across designated school zones, and regulatory compliance with applicable traffic, city, and safety standards. Work is performed citywide throughout New Orleans.

The contract is structured as a fixed-price agreement with NET 45 payment terms upon delivery and acceptance. All bids remain valid for 90 calendar days after the bid deadline. Award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, subject to merit-based cancellation and confirmed City funding.

Bidders must submit performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the bid price, proof of comprehensive insurance, tax clearance authorization, and compliance documentation including bidder attestations, responsibility questionnaires, and DBE forms. Prevailing wage rates as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor apply to projects exceeding $25,000. Additional requirements include Section 3 compliance for federally funded work, HireNOLA program participation, living wage compliance, and employee verification through a status verification system.

A mandatory bidders' conference is scheduled for October 23, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Questions are due before the conference. The City retains the right to reject any and all bids.