This is a public tender notice from Jefferson Parish for a three-year contract to supply can liners on an as-needed basis. Bids are to be submitted electronically via www. ***. *. * by May 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Late bids will not be accepted. Vendors are required to register for Jefferson Parish's new procurement system and attend training sessions. All vendors must register in the new Infor Supplier Portal, which is mandatory. Key dates for the financial system transition include deadlines for new purchase orders, contract awards, and invoice submissions. Vendors must comply with all provisions in the technical specifications and Jefferson Parish's instructions for bidders and general terms and conditions. Electronic signatures are acceptable, but proof of a secured digital signature is required. A bid bond of 5% of the total bid is required with submission. Performance and payment bonds may be required depending on the contract value. Insurance requirements must be met, with proof of coverage required prior to award. Various affidavits, including nonconviction, noncollusion, campaign contribution, debt disclosures, and e-verify, must be submitted. Jefferson Parish is exempt from sales tax. Cybersecurity training may be required for the successful bidder. The parish encourages the involvement of minority and woman-owned business enterprises.
The bid due date is May 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Late bids will not be accepted.
The notice mentions deadlines for submitting invoices for payment, with a final day to submit invoices for payment by June 5th. It also states that vendors may experience a delay in payment if their company is not a registered vendor with Jefferson Parish.
Unless otherwise specified, all workmanship and materials must have at least one 1 year guaranty, in writing, from the date of delivery and/or acceptance of the project.
Every contract or order shall be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, taking into consideration the conformity with the specifications and the delivery and/or completion date.
Vendors are encouraged to register for an upcoming training session to learn more about the new procurement system and what to expect. All vendors will be required to register in the new Infor Supplier Portal to interact with the parish's purchasing department to ensure continued eligibility for payments and contract opportunities with the parish. Registration in the Infor Supplier Portal is mandatory.
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, without contractual liability to the public in accordance with applicable law.
It is the bidder's responsibility to visit the job site and evaluate the job before submitting a bid.
Written protest must be received within 48 hours of the release of the bid tabulation by the purchasing department.