Julia Street Wharf Cruise Bollard Upgrades

The Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans is requesting bids on selective demolition, piling installation, pile-cap construction, and mooring-bollard installation at Julia Street Wharf under Work Order No. 1-1203, with bids due July 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. local time via Central Bidding and a pre-bid conference on July 8 at 10:00 a.m. at the project site.

The scope encompasses furnishing all labor, material, and equipment per provided drawings and specifications for cruise-terminal bollard upgrades at a waterfront location in New Orleans. This is Heavy Construction for Wharves, Docks, and Harbor Improvements. At least 60% of total contract work must be performed by the contractor at the construction site or within the contractor's own shop, plant, or yard with the contractor's own employees. Bidders must hold a valid Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors license at bid opening for projects valued at $50,000 or more. Federal port-security regulations require all persons entering secure port areas to possess a valid Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) card; prospective bidders without TWIC cards must arrange Harbor Police Department-approved TWIC escorts.

Bidders must submit a bid deposit of 5% of the total contract price, including all additive alternate bid prices, via certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond. The selected contractor must furnish a performance bond in the total amount of the bid. Contract award, if made, will be issued to the lowest qualified bidder within 45 calendar days after bid opening, provided funding is immediately available at the time bids are received. The Board encourages Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Small Business Enterprises to submit bids. Questions must be submitted at least seven days prior to bid opening and will be answered through addenda posted on the Central Bidding website.