26-Parklet Downtown Development District Third Street Parklet

The contract pertains to the development of a parklet as part of the Downtown Development District on Third Street in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, under solicitation number 20008-26-Parklet, issued on July 16, 2026, with bids due by August 12, 2026. The work involves concrete surface preparation, placement, finishing, and curing for sidewalks, ramps, and garage floors, adhering to ACI 301, ACI 308, ACI 117, ASTM C150, and CalTrans Section 51 standards, with finishes including broom, nonslip, or swirl patterns, and stringent tolerances for flatness and jointing. All concrete work must be cured for ten days, with saw-cut joints completed within 12 to 24 hours of placement, and plant materials must be delivered healthy, disease-free, and acclimated, each variety labeled with waterproof tags displaying common and scientific names. Performance occurs at the project site, with F.O.B. destination terms requiring all deliveries to include transport costs, and payment terms set at Net 30 days after invoice receipt or delivery. The contract mandates compliance with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, and federal labor standards, including weekly certified payroll submissions. Contractors must carry minimum insurance coverages: $1 million general and auto liability, workers’ compensation as required by state law, and a $2 million umbrella policy, with the City-Parish named as certificate holder and 30-day cancellation notice required. Socioeconomic compliance is a central component, with mandatory participation goals for City-Parish certified Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (SEDBs), requiring submission of Form 1A for certification status, Form 2 for good faith efforts if goals are not met, and Form 4 with every payment request detailing actual SEDB payments. Proposals must be submitted physically to the Purchasing Division at 222 St. Louis Street, 8th Floor, Room 826, Baton Rouge, LA 70802; electronic, faxed, or emailed submissions are strictly prohibited. All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with a valid UEI, and must comply with federal regulations including 2 CFR Part 200 and 2 CFR Part 180. The contract includes flow-down clauses for subcontract