26-46-2

Solicitation 26-46-2 is for the St. Tammany Parish Government in Louisiana to secure a contractor for annual parishwide striping. The selected contractor must provide all labor, equipment, tools, and materials required to install thermoplastic and traffic striping, including lines, gore markings, legends, symbols, and raised markings. All work must comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Controls Devices and the 2016 Edition of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, specifically section 732. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, and submissions must include a bid guarantee of 5% of the total bid amount via a cashier's check, certified check, or bid bond. The contractor is required to furnish a performance and payment bond equal to 100% of the contract price, maintained for one year. Comprehensive insurance coverage is mandatory, including Commercial General Liability, Business Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation, with specific minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Specialized Marine and Pollution Liability insurance are also required where applicable. The contract includes provisions for liquidated damages based on per diem deductions and grants the owner unilateral discretion to determine the quality and suitability of the work. Performance begins upon a written Notice to Proceed, and the contractor is responsible for all costs associated with required third-party inspections.