Skilled and Unskilled Labor

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) is soliciting proposals under RFP 2026-SWB-56 for a vendor to provide skilled and unskilled labor to perform critical maintenance on water, drainage, and sewerage systems throughout Louisiana. The contract features an initial two-year term with three optional one-year renewals and has an estimated budget of 5,025,000 dollars. The selected vendor must act as the employer of record, maintaining full responsibility for payroll, benefits, and employment administration. Performance is subject to strict quality oversight by SWBNO, with requirements that all labor comply with OSHA weight-carrying standards and necessary state certifications. Proposals are evaluated using a composite scoring system out of 100 points, prioritizing qualitative criteria such as company size, capability, and the firm's location within New Orleans before considering the cost proposal. Key compliance mandates include adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act, Executive Order 13658 regarding minimum wages, and Executive Order 13780 for paid sick leave. Additionally, the contract requires compliance with Drug-Free Workplace and Safety Orientation policies, as well as reporting through LCP tracker and adherence to DBE participation requirements. Payments are processed approximately 45 calendar days after the receipt of an approved invoice.