Two Year Contract for Rental of Portable Toilets, Toilet Tra

The Jefferson Parish Department of Citizen Affairs is seeking a contractor for a two-year agreement covering the 2027 and 2028 Carnival seasons to provide the rental, servicing, maintenance, placement, and pickup of portable toilets, toilet trailer units, and sewerage tanks for parade seasons and special events. The scope of work includes the annual provision of approximately 688 regular and 78 handicap portable toilets, 35-foot gender-divided toilet trailers, and 250-gallon sewerage tanks. Key performance requirements include daily cleaning and pumping of units, daily replenishment of supplies, and strict maintenance timelines, with a requirement for the vendor to be reachable 24 hours a day and arrive onsite for repairs within one hour. All equipment must be placed on parish property, and trailer units must be approved by the Jefferson Parish Inspection and Code Enforcement Electrical Division. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must provide a 5% electronic bid bond with their submission and a 50% performance bond upon contract signing. Essential compliance requirements include providing evidence of authority to bind the bidding entity, adhering to specific insurance resolutions, and certifying participation in the Louisiana employee status verification system. The successful vendor is required to coordinate with the Citizens Affairs Director by December 15 of each year to finalize parade routes and quantities. All units must be clearly labeled with the vendor's company name or logo for identification purposes.