Installation of Sportran Generator Re-Bid

The City of Shreveport, Louisiana is requesting bids for installation of a Generac generator at SporTran's Jack Wells location under IFB 26-039, with bids due August 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A site visit is required prior to submission; a non-mandatory pre-bid conference may be scheduled by contacting Callie Fedd at 318-673-7440.

The City has established a 25% participation goal for Fair Share Certified (FSC), Small Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (S/DBE), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) subcontractors. The scope includes installation of the already-purchased Generac generator and procurement of specialty items as needed. Bidders must hold an active Louisiana contractor's license and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

The designer's estimate is $481,054.80. Contract completion is 65 working days from Notice to Proceed. The contractor must submit a bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount, including all alternates. For contracts exceeding $50,000, a 100% performance bond, 50% payment bond, and 10% two-year maintenance bond are required. Partial payments will be made monthly with 10% retainage; final payment is due upon satisfactory completion and expiration of the 45-day lien period. Liquidated damages are assessed at $270–$510 per calendar or working day for contracts in the $100,000–$500,000 range.

Bids must be submitted without sales and use tax included for component construction materials and taxable services, with the successful contractor designated as a contractor-agent of the City under Louisiana Revised Statute 47:301 et seq. Questions must be submitted in writing at least seven working days before the opening. Public opening follows immediately after the bid deadline.