2 Yr. Street Light Maintenance & Repairs - Engineering

The Jefferson Parish Department of Engineering is soliciting bids for a two-year contract from 2026 to 2028 for the maintenance and repair of existing and new street light installations on major roadways across the Eastbank and Westbank of Jefferson Parish. The scope of work includes regular maintenance for spot outages, which must be completed within three to five working days, and special work orders for new installations or major retrofits. Emergency response for downed poles requires arrival within one to 24 hours. The contractor must provide at least two bucket trucks and two daily crews, each including one electrician, and adhere to National Electrical Code, ANSI/IES RP-8-14, and EPA guidelines for hazardous material disposal. All work is subject to inspection by the Department of Engineering's Electrical Inspector, with specific requirements for pole alignment and stability. To be considered responsive, bidders must provide a 5 percent surety bond with their submission, a secured digital signature with proof of authenticity, and evidence of authority for the signatory. Technical requirements include holding a Louisiana State Commercial and Jefferson Parish Class A license. Successful bidders must provide performance and payment bonds each at 50 percent of the contract amount and meet strict insurance coverage limits for workers compensation, general liability, and automobile liability. Payment is structured monthly for regular maintenance, while special work orders require daily time sheets and material invoices. For capital projects, a 10 percent retention is withheld until the project is 100 percent complete. Award is based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.