Batture Dirt

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority is seeking a qualified vendor to perform rail maintenance services involving the collection, screening, and return of approximately 216 cubic yards of batture dirt and rock mixture from the designated location at 3900 Desire Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70126. The vendor must transport the material to their facility, separate the clean granite rock from the dirt, and return both components to the same site. The solicitation, identified as RFQ RTAR_03757, was posted on June 3, 2026, with bids due by June 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST. Pricing is indicated at $23.75 per cubic yard, resulting in an estimated contract value of $5,130, though no formal CLIN structure or options are present. The work is governed by NAICS code 562910, and the procurement is conducted as a simplified Request for Quote without federal contract clauses, formal FAR provisions, or mandatory representations such as UEI or CAGE codes. The point of contact for questions is Teron Lewis, and submissions may be delivered by mail or email to Shaun Temple at RTA’s headquarters. There are no specified packaging, marking, preservation, or inspection standards, and no evaluation factors, award methodology, or contract administration details such as payment office or COR information are outlined in the documentation. The vendor is expected to complete the task based on operational needs without formal performance timelines, FOB terms, or option periods, and the entire process is treated as a straightforward commercial transaction requiring only basic company information and signature on the response form.