Three year pre-placed emergency contract for oxygen cylinders and supp

Jefferson Parish is soliciting sealed electronic bids for a three-year pre-placed emergency contract for oxygen cylinders and supplies, with bids due August 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. through the parish's e-procurement portal. Public bid opening follows at 2:30 p.m. the same day at the West Bank Purchasing Department, 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Gretna, Louisiana.

The contract ensures availability of oxygen products during declared emergencies within Jefferson Parish. Bid specifications are available on the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department webpage via the LaPAC Tab and through the online supplier portal at no charge.

Jefferson Parish strongly encourages participation from small businesses, minority-owned businesses, women's business enterprises, and veteran-owned businesses, though no formal set-aside or participation goal is stated. When specified in the bid specifications, bids must be accompanied by a surety bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount or as otherwise specified, submitted electronically through the designated online clearinghouse bond management system with no scanned paper copies accepted.

The parish reserves the right to reject all bids or any bid for just cause in accordance with applicable law. Additional information is available from the Purchasing Department at 504-364-2678 or through the departmental webpage. The advertisement was published in The New Orleans Advocate on July 29 and August 5, 2026.