RFQ 2026-04-6110 GENERAL CONTRACTOR POOL FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPENT PROG - Addendum No. 2 to answer vendor questions

The City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge is requesting qualifications for general contractors to pre-qualify for a 2026–2029 contractor pool serving community development grant programs under RFQ 2026-04-6110, with qualifications due July 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on July 8, 2026. The solicitation seeks a minimum of 15 qualified contractors, with the pool potentially expanding or contracting based on responses. Qualifications will be evaluated on experience, technical capability, capacity for high-quality delivery, HUD compliance, safety practices, waste-disposal compliance, governmental agency references, project timeliness, and participation in SEDBE, MBE, WBE, Veteran-Owned, and Hudson Initiative programs.

The scope encompasses three program areas: Home Renovation, Commercial Corridor Facade Improvement, and New Construction. All work will be performed in East Baton Rouge Parish with emphasis on low-to-moderate income areas. Contractors must hold both residential and commercial licenses. Home Renovation projects are estimated at $500,000 total funding with individual project costs ranging from $10,000 to $35,000 per home; selected contractors may receive master contracts not to exceed $100,000 annually. Commercial Corridor Facade Improvement is in pilot phase with estimated funding of $150,000 for 3–8 building facades annually, with individual awards ranging from $10,000 to $49,999 and master contracts not to exceed $49,999 annually. New Construction projects are estimated not to exceed $200,000 per home with master contracts not to exceed $200,000 annually. There is no minimum guaranteed work for selected contractors.

Qualifications submissions must include proof of active Louisiana Secretary of State registration, active SAM.gov registration, safety and waste-disposal plans, three client reference letters, and a statement of qualifications not exceeding 15 pages. Contractors must provide general liability insurance with a $2 million general aggregate limit, automobile liability coverage of $1 million combined single limit, workers' compensation per Louisiana statute, and excess umbrella liability of $1 million. Submissions require one original, five copies, one redacted copy if applicable, and one USB flash drive, delivered by hand or courier. Notice of acceptance to the contractor pool is anticipated by August 5, 2026.