The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) is seeking proposals from experienced environmental consultants for professional and technical assistance related to Title V Air Permit compliance. The selected contractor will be responsible for evaluating the existing permit, preparing required periodic air compliance reports, providing assistance with air permitting issues, and preparing permit renewal applications. The contract period is two years with three one-year renewals. Proposals are due by June 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST. Inquiries and requests for clarification are due by May 21, 2026. A pre-bid conference will be held on May 20, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically. The SWBNO also has a 9% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal for this contract.
The bid notice states that proposals must be received by the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Procurement Department by June 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST. It also states, Late proposals will not be accepted.
The bid notice states, The board shall pay proposer in accordance with the contracted prices. The proposer will invoice the agency at the billing address designated by the agency. Payments will be made by the agency within approximately forty-five (45) calendar days after receipt of a properly executed invoice, and approval by the department or designee.
The bid notice states, The board will negotiate its agreement with the highest evaluated proposer, as determined by the selection committee. It also details that proposals will be evaluated based on technical criteria including proposer background and experience, methodology and approach, proposed staff qualifications, and DBE participation.
The bid notice states that the SWBNO is seeking proposals from an experienced, qualified environmental consultant/contractor with specialized experience in the Clean Air Act, CAA, Title 33 Part III and Title V Part 70 operating permits.
The bid notice mentions that failure to comply with the Economically Disadvantaged Business Program (EDBP) requirements may result in penalties, including withholding up to 10% of future payments or withholding all future payments until violations are corrected. It also states that failure to comply with EDBP requirements may constitute a breach of contract and be cause for termination.
The bid notice mentions a on-mandatory pre-proposal meeting to be held on May 20, 2026, at 11:30 AM CDT at the SWBNO Administration Building, or via teleconference. This is the closest information to a site visit.
The bid notice states, Inquiries and/or requests for clarification are due to Prentice Mackyeon, on May 21, 2026, no later than 5:00 PM CDT. It also mentions Bid Protest Procedures in section 1. 13, stating that any formal protest against the recommendation of award must be submitted in writing to the Procurement Director according to SWBNO policy 83R.