This is a sealed bid for Lead Safe Hazard Reduction (LSHR) services for homes located at 723 Coleman Street and 311 Morey Street in Kenner, Louisiana. Bids are due by May 21, 2026, at 9:45 AM and will be opened publicly at 10:00 AM on the same day. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM, followed by site visits from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM on the same day. Bidders must submit all questions via email to ***@***. *. * no later than five working days prior to the bid opening. All bids must be in ink or typewritten and signed. The estimated contractor's cost for this project is $75,**** will be based on compliance with specifications and delivery/completion date. Bidders must be licensed in Louisiana and display their license number on the bid envelope. Bid security is required for bids of $250,**** or more. Successful bidders will be required to provide various contract documents, including insurance, corporate resolutions, and employment status verification. The contract documents include the bid proposal, general conditions, scope of work, and technical specifications. The contractor is responsible for all work, safety precautions, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including lead-safe work practices. Payments will be made based on project milestones. The contractor warrants workmanship and materials for one year. The city reserves the right to terminate the contract in case of default. Insurance requirements are detailed and must be met by the vendor and any subcontractors.
The bid documents state that sealed bids may be received by mail or in person until May 21, 2026, at 9:45 AM. The bid opening will be on the same day at 10:00 AM. The contractor must begin work within seven days after a written notice to proceed is issued, unless prohibited by inclement weather.
The bid notice outlines payment schedules based on project value. For minor repair projects below $10,000, there is a 30/70 payment schedule (30% upon permit pull, 70% upon final inspection). For major repair projects above $10,000, there is a 30/30/40 schedule (30% upon permit pull, 30% upon 60% completion, 40% upon final inspection). No progress payment will be made until satisfactory work progress is maintained and inspected by the city.
The contractor warrants that all materials, fixtures, and equipment furnished will be new, of good quality, and that the work will be done in a neat and workmanlike manner. The contractor guarantees workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of final acceptance of all work required by the contract.
The city of Kenner reserves the right to award contracts or place orders with the lowest responsive bidder, who is within the cost reasonableness, on a lump sum or individual item basis or such combination as shall in its judgment be in the best interest of the city. Awards will be based on compliance with the specifications and the delivery and/or completion date.
Bidders must have a valid Louisiana State Contractors License with a specialty in lead-based paint abatement and removal. They also require LDEQ supervisor and lead worker certifications. Proof of insurance as stated in the attached standard insurance requirements is also mandatory. Bidders must also comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
The contractor shall incur the cost of any and all fines and work requirements resulting from non-compliances to federal, state, or local regulations. In case of default, the city may procure completion of the contract work from other sources, and the contractor will be held responsible for any excess cost occasioned thereby.
Site visits will be held at each location on May 14, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. All interested bidders are encouraged to attend.
Bidders should email all questions to ***@***. *. * no later than five (5) working days prior to bid opening. All questions will be answered by addenda to all parties recorded as having received the bidding documents.
The contractor's estimate for this project is $75,****.
