Safety Supplies

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) is soliciting bids for a comprehensive Safety Supplies contract through Invitation to Bid (ITB #2025-SWB-13). The procurement covers multiple safety equipment categories including gloves, respirators, face shields, first aid kits, and safety vests, with specific quantities detailed in the bidding documents. Interested vendors must submit bids by March 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for February 17, 2025, at the SWBNO Administrative Building, which also offers a virtual attendance option. The initial contract term is two years, with provisions for two additional one-year renewal options and potential month-to-month extensions up to three months after expiration. Bidders must maintain firm pricing for 90 days following bid opening, with potential price adjustments during contract renewals based on the Producer Price Index. Delivery requirements mandate a 5-7 day turnaround after order receipt, with all items to be delivered F.O.B. to SWBNO's Central Yard located at 2900 Peoples Avenue in New Orleans.

The solicitation includes a mandatory 30% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, which means prime contractors must demonstrate meaningful engagement with DBE-certified firms in their bid submissions. While no incumbent vendors are specifically mentioned, the contract is structured to accommodate ongoing, as-needed ordering of safety supplies with flexible delivery and renewal options. The procurement does not appear to have strict organizational restrictions beyond the DBE participation requirement, suggesting that various types of safety supply vendors can compete. Pricing and order quantities will be determined on an as-needed basis, which implies that the total contract value may fluctuate based on SWBNO's actual consumption of safety supplies during the contract period. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the safety equipment list and the two-year contract duration suggest a potentially significant procurement opportunity for qualified vendors who can meet the specified DBE participation and delivery requirements.