Jefferson Parish Water Department Administration Building Modifications and Shed Addition

Jefferson Parish Government is requesting sealed bids for modifications and additions to the Jefferson Parish Water Department Administration Building under Bid Event No. 97, with bids due September 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site inspection on September 8 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope includes a prefabricated metal building shed with foundation, electrical and water service; an aluminum canopy with electrical service and outdoor seating; downspout modifications; interior wall modifications; electrical modifications; and window shade additions. Electronic sealed bids are submitted through www.jeffparishbids.net with public bid opening at 2:30 p.m. the same day at the West Bank Purchasing Department, 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Gretna, Louisiana.

Each bid must be accompanied by an electronic bid surety bond equal to five percent of the total amount bid, submitted through the online clearinghouse bond management system. The successful bidder must furnish payment and performance bonds complying with Louisiana Revised Statutes 38:2218 and 38:2219. Purchases are exempt from state sales and use tax under Louisiana Revised Statutes 47:301(8)(c)(i); the successful bidder receives tax-exempt status via Form R-1020 from the Louisiana Department of Revenue.

Complete contract documents are available from Meyer Engineers, Ltd. for $150.00 (hard copy) or $25.00 (electronic set), with deposit refunds available to prime bidders returning documents within ten days of bid receipt. Geotechnical information is available for review at the Purchasing Department, though contractors may be required to conduct their own geotechnical inspections prior to project commencement.

Jefferson Parish Government encourages participation from small businesses, minority-owned businesses, women's business enterprises, and veteran-owned businesses. The Parish reserves the right to reject all bids and to reject bids for just cause.