Maintenance services - maintenanace services

The Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) Procurement Department has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 26-0045 for comprehensive facilities maintenance and repair services across multiple school facilities in New Orleans, Louisiana. The procurement seeks qualified firms to provide preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, general maintenance, repair services, and custodial services for three initial contract sites: 2401 Westbend Parkway (128,183 sq ft), The Leah Chase School (69,455 sq ft), and Mahalia Jackson Education Center (50,043 sq ft), with potential expansion to additional schools. Key proposal requirements include maintaining a current Louisiana Contractor's license with a "Building Construction" designation, ensuring all work is performed by properly licensed personnel, and establishing a computerized maintenance management system. Electronic proposals are due by November 19, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. CST, submitted to procurement@nolapublicschools.com. A virtual pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for November 7, 2025, at 11:00 A.M., with questions due by November 10, 2025, at 4:00 P.M. Oral presentations are planned for December 4-5, 2025, with evaluation committee meetings occurring simultaneously.

The RFP includes a significant Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 35 percent participation, requiring all firms to submit DBE Responsiveness Forms 1 and 2, along with certification letters and compliance documentation. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including Workers Compensation, General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate), Automobile Liability ($250,000/$500,000 bodily injury, $100,000 property damage), and Errors and Omissions coverage of at least $1,000,000. The contract term is one year, with options to renew for three additional one-year periods based on performance evaluation and OPSB approval. Pricing will be submitted on a cost-per-square-foot basis for initial and potential expansion sites, with a total project budget of $525,000. The selected contractor will be responsible for employee wages, benefits, training programs, and compliance with federal and state employment laws, including Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action provisions. Contractors must provide quarterly preventive maintenance reports, conduct weekly facility inspections, and coordinate emergency response services.