Two (2) Year to Provide Labor, Materials, & Equip. Necessary for Emerg Tree Removal, Stump (Rootball) Removal, Hazardous Limb - Parkways - Addendum #3 Added question

Jefferson Parish Department of Purchasing is requesting sealed bids for a two-year contract to provide labor, materials, and equipment for emergency tree removal, stump and rootball removal, hazardous limb removal, and tree debris hauling services for the Jefferson Parish Department of Parkways, with bids due September 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and public opening at 2:30 p.m. the same day at the West Bank Purchasing Department, 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Gretna, Louisiana.

Addendum #2 (issued July 17, 2026) modifies terms and conditions and contract specifications; Addendum #1 (issued July 17, 2026) adds standard insurance requirements. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of both addenda by addendum number on the bid form; failure to list each addendum number will result in bid rejection. All addenda take precedence over earlier documents and are part of the official contract documents.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 14, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the West Bank Purchasing Department. Sealed electronic bids are submitted through the Bridge Supplier Portal at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier; bidders register for the e-procurement site at no charge. Bid specifications are available through the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department webpage via the LaPAC tab.

Each bid must be accompanied by a surety bid bond in an amount equal to five percent of the total bid amount, submitted electronically through the online clearinghouse bond management system indicated in the solicitation; scanned paper copies of bid bonds will not be accepted.

Jefferson Parish strongly encourages participation from small businesses, minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and veteran-owned businesses. The Jefferson Parish Council reserves the right to reject all bids or reject bids for just cause.

Contact: Stacey Champagne, Purchasing Specialist II, Purchasing@jeffparish.gov, or 504-364-2678.