RAMPART/LOYOLA ELECTRIC FEEDER REPAIR

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is soliciting bids under IFB 2026-043 for the Rampart Loyola Streetcar Electric Feeder Repair. This project requires a contractor to provide all labor, materials, supplies, and equipment necessary for electrical construction and traffic control. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bids must be submitted via the Procureware portal by December 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with a public bid opening held at the RTA Board Room on the same date. A pre-bid site visit was scheduled for November 11, 2026, at the intersection of Canal Street and Elk Place, requiring high-visibility safety vests for all attendees. Compliance requirements for this solicitation are extensive, including adherence to Federal Transit Administration Buy America requirements and 49 CFR Part 26 regarding Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. Bidders must submit a Louisiana Uniform Public Work Bid Form, bid security in the form of a bond or certified check, and various certifications regarding debarment, lobbying, and non-collusion. The project is subject to Louisiana heavy construction prevailing wage rates and various federal non-discrimination and accessibility standards, including the ADA. The RTA will conduct acceptance inspections within seven days of delivery, and any defective work must be corrected by the contractor at their own expense within five calendar days of notification.