Drainage Point Repairs

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans is soliciting unit-price bids for citywide drainage point repairs under solicitation 2026-SWB-62 (contract CM260001), with bids due November 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CDT and a public opening at 11:30 a.m. the same day. An Economically Disadvantaged Business (EDB) program participation goal of 36 percent applies, and bidders must demonstrate compliance or document good faith efforts to meet it using certified SLDBE and/or LA-UCP vendors.

Scope covers repair and replacement of small-diameter gravity flow drain lines by point repair and from structure to structure, along with repair or replacement of drainage structures, catch basins, access manholes, and lateral connections from main to catch basin. Work includes CCTV inspection and cleaning to define repair extent, removal and disposal of existing pavement and drainage materials, placement of compacted subbase and base backfill, and restoration of roadways, driveways, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters. Pipe installation spans multiple materials and sizes, and estimated quantities are provided for each work item.

The contract runs 730 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with two optional one-year renewal periods. Bids are priced per unit against estimated quantities. Bid security equals 5 percent of the maximum bid price, delivered as a certified check, bank money order, or bid bond. Liquidated damages are assessed at $2,000 per calendar day for failure to meet completion schedules. Work is funded with public funds, requires prevailing wage compliance under U.S. Department of Labor requirements, and requires E-Verify employment verification. The two lowest numerical bidders must submit affidavits, DBE participation forms, and other required certifications within three working days of bid opening.