North Terminal Gasket Removal & Replacment

The City of New Orleans Department of Finance, Purchasing Bureau on behalf of the New Orleans Aviation Board is requesting bids for removal and replacement of damaged vertical curtain wall air seal gaskets and installation of glazing sealant at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport's North Terminal, with bids due October 26, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. CST. A mandatory bidders conference will be held with details issued by addendum.

The scope covers removal of damaged, missing, or dislodged vertical curtain wall air seal gaskets and installation of approximately 12,200 linear feet of wet sealant glazing caulk across the North Terminal building and Concourses A, B, and C, with unit pricing per linear foot. The total quantity is subject to a maximum 25 percent variance. A third-party assessment entity must verify damaged gaskets and confirm completion quantities daily. Bidders must hold a current Louisiana Contractor's License in the Commercial Glass and Glazing classification.

The City and NOAB have established an SLDBE participation goal of 8.83 percent. The two lowest responsive bidders must submit post-bid documentation within three business days, including SLDBE participation certification, non-collusion affidavit, tax delinquency certification, conflict of interest disclosure, and contractor qualification survey. A bid bond of 5 percent of the bid amount is required; performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the bid amount are required upon award. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation with $1,000,000 employer's liability limits, $10,000,000 commercial automobile liability, and $5,000,000 commercial general liability.

The contract is fixed-price with no renewal options. All bids remain valid for 90 calendar days after the bid deadline. The City and NOAB reserve the right to reject any or all bids and will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder subject to merit-based cancellation and confirmed NOAB funding. Bidding documents are available through the City's Brass Supplier Portal at https://nola.gov/next/purchasing/topics/brass/.