One Time Purchase for Blowers

St. Tammany Parish Government Department of Procurement is requesting sealed bids for a one-time purchase of four blower units equivalent to 36 URAI Blower Package or approved equal, with bids due August 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST and public opening at that time. A Louisiana workforce preference applies to bidders whose Louisiana business workforce comprises a minimum of 50% Louisiana residents; Louisiana-manufactured products within 10% of the lowest bid price are also eligible for preference consideration.

Each blower must include a 7.5 HP motor rated 1750 RPM, 460-volt three-phase 60Hz TEFC premium efficiency motor, intake and discharge silencers, acoustically insulated enclosure, relief valve set at 6 PSIG, and all accessories necessary for complete installation and operation. All products must be of new and current manufacture. Acceptable manufacturers meeting specifications include Kaiser, Arezen, and Roots. Delivery to St. Tammany Parish Government Department of Utilities, 636 W. 26th Ave., Covington, Louisiana 70433 must be via flatbed truck with 24-hour advance notice; delivery timing is specified by the bidder and must occur within the contract term of 182 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

Bid prices shall be stated as a lump sum including all costs, freight, and applicable federal, state, and parish taxes, with delivery F.O.B. destination. No bid security is required. All equipment must be guaranteed against faulty material, workmanship, and design for one year from shipment, with replacement parts and repairs provided at no additional cost during the warranty period. Questions were due July 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST, with an addendum deadline of July 31, 2026. The Parish reserves the right to award on an all-or-none basis and to reject any or all bids. The successful bidder must execute the contract within ten days of Notice of Award. Award notification will be provided within 45 calendar days after bid opening in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes.