New Orleans Public Library Main Library Elevators & HVAC Replacement

The City of New Orleans Department of Finance, Office of Procurement is requesting sealed bids for replacement of elevators and HVAC systems at the New Orleans Public Library Main Library located at 219 Loyola Avenue, with bids due August 26, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. CST under Solicitation Number 4727 (Project LIB057). Addendum Number 2, issued July 28–29, 2026, extended the original bid opening date by 15 days and revised the scope drawings for plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems.

The scope encompasses replacement of elevator and HVAC systems with supporting plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work across multiple building levels. Revised drawings address duct tags, airflow corrections, fire alarm scope clarifications, and supplementary lighting control design. The building will remain closed to the public during construction; NOPL staff will not occupy the space except for archival document retrieval upon notice. Temporary air conditioning is required for all areas housing books and the main IT room. Work sequencing and coordination with NOPL fall to the contractor, subject to advance notice requirements.

A new site walk has been scheduled to allow contractors additional time to understand the scope. The deadline for pre-bid questions has been extended accordingly. Addendum Number 2 addresses ten prior contractor questions and confirms project requirements regarding temporary cooling and building access.

Elgin Slack (elgin.slack@nola.gov, 504-658-1567) serves as the Purchasing Designated Official. Bids must be submitted to the City of New Orleans Department of Finance Purchasing Department at City Hall, 1300 Perdido Street, Room 4W07, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, or through https://nola.gov/purchasing/. Acknowledgment of Addendum Number 2 is a condition of bid submission.