Skilled and Unskilled Labor - Addendum 2: Proposal Updates

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) is requesting proposals for skilled and unskilled labor services to perform essential maintenance work on the organization's water, drainage, and sewerage systems under Solicitation #2026-SWB-56, with proposals due October 22, 2026, and mandatory pre-proposal conference attendance required on October 7. A 30% Economic Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (EDBP) participation requirement applies; proposers unable to meet this goal must submit documented good faith efforts.

The scope covers furnishing and coordinating skilled and unskilled labor for essential maintenance work of critical nature throughout SWBNO's infrastructure. Skilled positions include electricians, plumbers, welders, mechanics, and HVAC technicians; compensation is structured as hourly rates determined by prevailing wage standards established by the U.S. Department of Labor for the Orleans Parish area. Work locations span the City of New Orleans and portions of Jefferson Parish. SWBNO may request additional workers within a maximum five-day timeframe as operational needs arise.

The contract term is two years with three optional one-year renewals, commencing upon Board approval and Notice to Proceed issuance. Proposers must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Business Automobile, and Errors and Omissions insurance with specified minimum limits.

Written inquiries and clarification requests are due October 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST, with responses posted by October 14. The mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for October 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST at the SWBNO Carrollton Water Plant Auditorium, with virtual attendance available via Microsoft Teams. Proposals must be submitted electronically as digitally signed PDFs. Payment is made within approximately 45 calendar days of invoice receipt and approval. SWBNO reserves the right to audit all contract-related records for a minimum of three years following project completion.