WEST ESPLANADE AVENUE U-TURN NEAR EDENBORN AVENUE - JEFFERSON PARISH PROJECT NO. 2022-017-DR

The Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department is soliciting bids for Project No. 2022-017-DR, which involves the construction of a new East-to-West U-Turn at West Esplanade Avenue near Edenborn Avenue in Louisiana. The scope of work includes the installation of three 10x7 box culverts, concrete paving, the demolition of the existing canal crossing at Edenborn Avenue, improvements to canal outfall pipes, utility crossing, and the installation of signage and striping. All work must adhere to the drawings and specifications on file with the Purchasing Department, and contractors may be required to provide proof of their own geotechnical inspection before starting work. Bids must be submitted electronically via www.jeffparishbids.net by 2:00 p.m. on December 15, 2026. Each submission must include an electronic bid surety bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount, submitted through the designated online clearinghouse bond management system; scanned paper copies are not acceptable. The successful bidder will be required to furnish both payment and performance bonds and will be granted tax-exempt status via Form R-1020. While a non-mandatory pre-bid conference was scheduled for November 13, 2026, the parish strongly encourages participation from small, minority, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses.