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This is a public tender from the City of Kenner for the refurbishment, furnishing, and installation of one 1 2. 0m Klampress belt filter press. Bids are due by April 20, 2026, at 9:45 a. m. CST. An optional pre-bid meeting will be held on March 25, 2026, at 9:00 a. m. CST. Bidders must submit questions via email no later than five working days prior to the bid opening. All questions will be answered by addenda. Bids must be written in ink or typewritten and signed. The City of Kenner reserves the right to award contracts to the lowest responsive bidder. Bid security (bid bond, cashier's check, or certified check) is required for bids of $250,**** or more. Successful bidders will be required to provide payment and performance bonds if their submission exceeded $25,****. Several affidavits are required from the bidder, including a non-collusion affidavit, employment status verification affidavit, and attestation clause of past criminal convictions. The technical specifications detail the scope of work, including refurbishment of existing components, new mechanical components, drive system, wear components, filter belts, press-mounted electrical components, belt steering system, hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic hoses, hydraulic equipment, and shower box/wash system. Installation services are also included. The agreement amount will not exceed $300,****, and payment will be made upon completion and acceptance of the project. Insurance requirements and specifications are detailed, including workers' compensation, general liability, auto liability, and potentially contractors' pollution liability and builders' risk. All bonds must be executed by approved sureties.
The bid documents state that sealed bids may be received by mail or in person until Monday, April 20, 2026, at 9:45 a. m. CST.
The bid notice states that payment will be made only upon completion and acceptance of the project by Kenner. Contractor shall invoice Kenner upon completion of work by email to ***@***. *. * must be submitted within forty 40 days of services/materials billed for.
The bid notice states that awards will be based on compliance with the specifications and the delivery and/or completion date. Kenner will consider compliance with the prescribed requirements, the qualifications of the bidders, and price to determine the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for award.
The bidder must have a Louisiana contractors license and display its license number on the bid envelope. If someone other than a corporate officer signs for the bidder/contractor, a copy of a corporate resolution or other signature authorization shall be required for submission of bid.
There will be an optional pre-bid meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 9:00 a. m. CST at the wastewater treatment plant, located at no. 1 W. 30th Street, Kenner, LA 70065. This meeting will be for the contractor to take any necessary measurements. All interested bidders are encouraged to attend.
The agreement amount will not exceed $300,****.
