This is a public bid solicitation from the City of New Orleans for public works and capital projects. Bidders must attend a mandatory bid conference on May 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Proposals are due by May 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM and must be submitted to the Purchasing Bureau, City Hall, **** Perdido Street, Room 4W07. Bids can be submitted sealed or online. Equivalent products are acceptable. Bidders must comply with Louisiana public records law and city code regarding the Inspector General. A bid bond of at least 5% of the bid amount is required. Post-bid, the two lowest bidders must submit additional documents within three business days, including DBE forms, bidder's attestation, HireNOLA, and Section 3 compliance if applicable. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Performance and payment bonds are required upon written request. Insurance and tax clearance are also required. Prevailing wage rates apply to construction projects over $25,000, with weekly certified payroll reports submitted electronically via lcptracker. com. The city adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy and requires compliance with its hiring requirements. Inquiries should be directed to the designated purchasing official by seven business days prior to the bid deadline.
The submission due date for bids is May 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
The bid notice states that payment terms are net 30 days upon providing that goods and/or services described under this contract have been delivered, installed if required, rendered, and/or accepted and upon receipt by the city of properly submitted invoice via the city's supplier portal.
The city will award the solicitation to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
The city will receive bids only from persons/firms shown on the city's attendance list for the bid conference. Bidders shall review the bid specifications to determine the contractors license classification and include current license numbers in the bid. The city may require additional information from bidders to determine their responsiveness and responsibility.
Violation of the Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics may result in rescission of contract, permit or licenses, and the imposition of fines and/or penalties. Failure to comply with city hiring requirements may result in suspension of payments, voiding the contract, or other legal action. Failure to meet the bid opening date and time shall result in rejection of the bid.
A bid conference is scheduled for May 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM, which is optional.
The bid notice does not mention any requirement for sample submission.
The city's protest policy applies to this invitation to bid, and the policy is available at www. ***. *. *
If a bidder violates the established prohibition on communications, the city may disqualify its bid package. Failure to meet the bid opening date and time, irrespective of the mode of delivery, shall result in the rejection of the bid.
