RIVER RIDGE HEAD START CENTER BUILDING RENOVATIONS

The Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department is soliciting sealed electronic bids for the renovation of the River Ridge Head Start Center located at 11312 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, Louisiana. The scope of work encompasses the renovation of the existing structure along with all associated underground and overhead utilities, paving, and site amenities. Detailed requirements are outlined in the project manual and drawings available for inspection at the purchasing department. The agency strongly encourages participation from small, minority, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses. Bids must be submitted electronically via www.jeffparishbids.net by 2:00 p.m. on December 03, 2026. Each submission must include an electronic bid surety bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount, submitted through the designated online clearinghouse; scanned paper copies are not acceptable. The successful bidder will be required to provide both payment and performance bonds and will be granted tax-exempt status via Form R-1020 from the Louisiana Department of Revenue. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference was scheduled for November 12, 2026, and the public bid opening will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the closing date at the West Bank Purchasing Department in Gretna, Louisiana.