Helios Lift Station Generator, Public Works Project No. SCIP #D5325, FEMA HMGP Project No. 4611-0101 JP KWI Region 8 Helios Sewer Generator

Jefferson Parish is soliciting sealed bids for a portable, trailer-mounted standby generator and automatic transfer switch at the Helios Sewer Lift Station in Metairie, Louisiana, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on December 16, 2026 and bids due January 12, 2027 at 2:00 p.m. The project is funded by a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant (SCIP #D5325, FEMA HMGP Project No. 4611-0101) and is subject to FEMA and GOHSEP requirements. Jefferson Parish strongly encourages participation from small businesses, minority-owned businesses, women's business enterprises, and veteran-owned businesses, but the source does not impose a set-aside or preference that restricts eligibility.

Each bid requires an electronic bid surety bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount. The successful bidder must furnish payment and performance bonds under La. R.S. 38:2218 and 38:2219. Bids are submitted electronically through www.jeffparishbids.net, and the public bid opening takes place at 2:30 p.m. on January 12, 2027 at the West Bank Purchasing Department, 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Gretna, Louisiana. The pre-bid conference is held at the same location at 10:00 a.m. on December 16, 2026.

Complete drawings and specifications are available for inspection at the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department or from Infinity Engineering Consultants for $100.00 per set. Prime bidders who return the documents within ten days of bid receipt are eligible for a deposit refund. Purchases are exempt from Louisiana state sales and use tax under La. R.S. 47:301(8)(c)(i), and successful bidders receive tax-exempt status through Form R-1020. Late bids will not be accepted, and Jefferson Parish reserves the right to reject all bids or reject bids for just cause. Questions go to the Purchasing Department at 504-364-2678.