5000150062 Purchase of Baseballs and Softballs for the Jefferson Parish Department of Recreation

Sealed bids are solicited for the purchase of baseballs and softballs for the Jefferson Parish Department of Recreation, with submissions due electronically via www.jeffparishbids.net by 2:00 p.m. on June 11, 2026, followed by a public bid opening at 2:30 p.m. at the West Bank Purchasing Department in Gretna, Louisiana. The solicitation, identified as Bid No. 50-00150062 and NAICS Code 423910, seeks items including MacGregor Safe/Soft Baseballs Level 5 or equal, MacGregor #72 Official Dixie Youth Baseballs or equal, and a ball approved for Dixie Boys and Majors Baseball Tournament and World Series play, with quantities listed strictly for bidding purposes and actual needs subject to change on an as-needed basis. All products must be new and current, with no aftermarket parts accepted unless specified, and require a minimum one-year written warranty from delivery or project acceptance. Bidders must submit a 5% electronic bid bond through the Central Auction House bond management system, and successful bidders must provide performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract price at the time of contract signing, along with compliance with the Standard Insurance Requirements tied to Jefferson Parish Resolutions No. 136353 and No. 141125. Vendors must be registered with Jefferson Parish, have a current W-9 on file, and provide evidence of signing authority through official documentation such as a Louisiana Secretary of State printout or corporate resolution. Bids must be submitted as a single PDF with secured digital signatures and must not alter original forms. The award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, evaluated on conformance with specifications and delivery timelines, and may be split among multiple vendors if appropriate. All proposals must include a completed GENERIC BID AFFIDAVIT covering non-conviction, non-collusion, campaign contribution, debt disclosures, and E-Verify compliance, along with certifications regarding legal employment status under Louisiana law, refusal to discriminate under federal civil rights statutes, and cooperation with the Inspector General. Delivery must be FOB Jefferson Parish with freight included in the quote, and failure to meet any requirement—including late submission, incomplete documentation, use of photostatic signatures, or failure to acknowledge addenda—will result in rejection. Jefferson Parish strongly encourages participation from small, minority,