Tammany Trace Solar Pedestrian Activation System Replacement

The Tammany Trace Solar Pedestrian Activation System Replacement contract, issued by the St. Tammany Parish Government in Louisiana, seeks the replacement of solar pedestrian activation systems along the Tammany Trace trail, encompassing all necessary labor, materials, and services to complete the project per contract specifications and applicable laws. The solicitation, identified as number 923456-26-17-1 and posted on May 26, 2026, requires proposal submissions by June 10, 2026. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price engagement, though specific pricing details and total contract value are not disclosed. The scope includes compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Louisiana statutes, Federal and State laws, and local regulations, mandating high-quality new materials, approved submittals, and comprehensive documentation such as shop drawings and progress reports. Work performance and acceptance will occur on-site in St. Tammany Parish with inspections conducted both at material origin and the project location. The Parish holds authority over inspection, acceptance, and final approval, retaining all rights in contract administration, audit, and compliance enforcement. The contract incorporates several critical provisions regarding administration and compliance. It requires contractors to maintain insurance naming the Parish as additional insured with a waiver of subrogation and mandates adherence to federal civil rights, equal employment opportunity laws, and procurement ethics, including sworn affidavits verifying employment eligibility, banning kickbacks, and affirming no criminal convictions related to fraud. Subcontracting preferences encourage involvement of Louisiana-based small, veteran, and disabled veteran-owned enterprises, though these are aspirational and not mandatory for bidders. Contract modifications, including changes to personnel or scope, demand prior written approval, and the Parish may adjust quantities and contract values reflective of project needs and funding. Records and deliverables generated under the contract become the Parish's property and must be retained for five years post-final payment, during which audit rights are retained by the Parish and authorized entities. Proposals must be concise and technically and price-compliant to qualify, with award determined as lowest price technically acceptable, emphasizing price as the predominant factor. Submission deadlines and protocols are strictly enforced, with electronic proposals filed through designated portals or physical delivery to the Parish Procurement Department in Mandeville, Louisiana.