5000150096 - Two (2) Year Contract for Drainage Outfall Pipe Replacements for the Jefferson Parish Drainage Department

Jefferson Parish Government is seeking sealed bids for a two-year contract to replace drainage outfall pipes and construct canal outfall structures across its drainage system, with work to be performed in Gretna, Louisiana. Bids must be submitted electronically via www.jeffparishbids.net by 2:00 p.m. on June 16, 2026, with a public opening scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at the West Bank Purchasing Department. Each bid must include a 5% electronic bid bond submitted through an approved online system, and no paper copies will be accepted. The contract requires compliance with Louisiana law, Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, and the Louisiana Code of Ethics, and bidders must be registered as Jefferson Parish vendors. The scope includes constructing and replacing various sizes of reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) ranging from 15-inch to 96-inch diameters, removing and disposing of existing pipes, installing conflict boxes for underground utilities, providing traffic control measures, and performing mobilization and demobilization activities, all in accordance with the Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges 2016 Edition. All materials must meet specified quality standards, with brand-name components such as Mirafi 140N or Propex Geotext 401 geotextile fabric required unless an approved equal is submitted. Castings and fittings must be domestically manufactured and clearly stamped with the manufacturer's name and part number. Bidders must hold a valid Louisiana State Contractor’s License in Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction and current Jefferson Parish permits, and the prime contractor must perform at least 51% of the work. Performance and payment bonds of 50% of the contract amount each are required upon award, with insurance certificates submitted within ten days of bid opening. Contractors must maintain continuous coverage throughout the contract term and comply with federal and state regulations including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Insurance Certification law. Additionally, contractors are required to verify the legal status of all Louisiana-based employees under LA. R.S. 38:2212.10, cooperate fully with the Inspector General, maintain a clean job site daily, and remove all flammable materials. The award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on conformity with specifications, delivery timelines, and adherence to mandatory certifications and documentation, including a notarized generic bid affidavit, evidence of signing authority, and compliance with campaign contribution disclosure if