CROCHET PARK

The Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department is soliciting bids for the construction of Crochet Park in River Ridge, Louisiana, under solicitation number JPP-BIDEVENT#59, with submissions due by 2:00 p.m. on September 3, 2026. The project involves installing a nature-based play structure, a covered picnic pavilion, site furnishings, landscaping with tree planting, and solar-powered lighting at the designated site. All work must comply with contract documents on file with the parish, and contractors are required to conduct independent geotechnical inspections prior to commencement, as provided geotechnical data is for reference only. Drawings and specifications are available for purchase at $350 per set from Dana Brown & Associates, with a refundable deposit upon return. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Jefferson Parish E-Procurement portal or Central Bidding system; paper bids are not accepted. A 5% electronic bid bond is mandatory, and successful bidders must provide both payment and performance bonds as stipulated by Louisiana Revised Statutes R.S. 38:2218 and R.S. 38:2219. The contractor will be granted sales tax exemption under La. R.S. 47:301(8)(c)(i) and must utilize Form R-1020 for qualifying purchases. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 13, 2026, though attendance is optional. The award basis is not explicitly defined, but participation by small, minority, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses is encouraged without mandatory certification requirements. There is no stated contract value, no federal acquisition regulation clauses referenced, no formal evaluation criteria outlined, and no designated contracting officer’s representative or technical representative identified; all administrative oversight is handled through the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department located at 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Gretna, Louisiana.