Woodmere walking track restroom building

Jefferson Parish is requesting sealed electronic bids for construction of a new accessible restroom building at Woodmere Walking Track, with bids due November 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. central time through www.jeffparishbids.net. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department, 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Gretna, Louisiana.

The scope is construction of a 324-square-foot structure containing two family-type restrooms, a concrete porch, plumbing chase area, new site paving, and utilities. Jefferson Parish encourages participation from small businesses, minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and veteran-owned businesses, though no formal set-aside or preference program is stated.

Each bid must include an electronic bid surety bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount. The successful bidder will furnish payment and performance bonds complying with Louisiana Revised Statutes 38:2218 and 38:2219. Purchases are exempt from state sales and use tax under La. R.S. 47:301(8)(c)(i); the successful bidder receives Form R-1020 designation from Jefferson Parish. Geotechnical information is available for reference, though contractors may be required to conduct their own geotechnical inspection prior to work commencement.

Drawings and specifications are available for inspection at the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department, with hard copies available from Meyer Engineers, Ltd. for $80.00 (refundable upon return within ten days) or electronic copies on flash drive for a non-refundable $25.00 fee. Public bid opening occurs at 2:30 p.m. on November 19, 2026 at the West Bank Purchasing Department. Late bids will not be accepted.

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