Shreveport Regional Airport (SVH) Hangar 40 Generator Replacement

The City of Shreveport, acting through the Shreveport Airport Authority, is requesting sealed bids for removal and replacement of a diesel engine-generator set and associated auxiliary equipment at Hangar 40 of Shreveport Regional Airport under IFB 26-043, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit on August 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the airport's 3rd Floor Conference Room.

The scope includes removal and disposal of the existing generator and accessories, and provision and installation of a factory-assembled diesel engine-generator set with all auxiliary equipment, wiring, devices, and connections required for a fully functional standby power system. The project timeline is 308 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

The designer's estimate is $1.2 million. This is a firm-fixed-price contract with no adjustments or escalations permitted. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Evaluation criteria include quality of workmanship, timely completion of previous contracts, financial resources, maintenance and operational costs, local support availability, and compliance with specifications.

A bid bond equal to 5 percent of the total bid amount, including all alternates, must accompany bids. The successful bidder must provide a 100 percent performance bond, a 50 percent payment bond, and a two-year 10 percent maintenance bond. Commercial General Liability Insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence, comprehensive auto liability insurance of $500,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by Louisiana law are mandatory. An active Louisiana contractor's license is required for bids of $50,000 or more.

Partial payments will be made monthly with 10 percent retainage. Liquidated damages are assessed at $270 per calendar day. Questions must be submitted to the Purchasing Agent at least seven working days before the bid opening.