Contract 2166 Water Main Line Replacements and Extensions at Scattered

Contract 2166, issued by the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, is a solicitation for water main line replacements and extensions at scattered locations throughout Orleans Parish, Louisiana. The scope of work includes providing all labor, materials, and equipment for water point repairs, service connections, and the replacement of water valves and fire hydrants. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a primary performance term of one year and two additional one-year renewal options. Work must be completed within 365 calendar days of a work order. Key requirements include a minimum Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goal of 21% and mandatory registration in the E-Verify program. Bidders must provide a bid bond equal to 5% of the total proposal and furnish performance and payment bonds upon award. The contractor is required to maintain comprehensive general liability and business automobile insurance, naming both the Board and the City of New Orleans as additional insureds. Payment is processed 45 days after an application for payment is submitted and reviewed by the Engineer, with the requirement that financial records be maintained for five years. All work must comply with OSHA safety standards, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and specific GPS positional accuracy requirements for GIS data deliverables.