This is a public tender for the Camp Salmen Nature Park Playground project in Mandeville, Louisiana. Bidders are required to visit the site and familiarize themselves with all conditions. A non-mandatory pre-quote meeting will be held on April 28, 2026. Inquiries must be submitted in writing by the deadline specified in the schedule of events. The parish reserves the right to make corrections or clarifications to quotes. A performance bond of 100% of the project cost will be required for projects $25,000 or more. The contract will be awarded to the most responsive bidder. All bids are subject to Louisiana law. Insurance requirements are detailed and must be met by the contractor.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the project itself, but it does mention that the work shall be commenced on a date to be specified in a written order of the parish and shall be completed within a specified number of calendar days from that date. The performance bond is to be provided within 10 working days from request.
Monthly certificates for partial payment will be issued, typically covering 90% of work performed and materials stored. Final payment will be made after acceptance and lien clearance, with retainage released according to contract closeout requirements. For contracts $500,000 or more, retainage is 5%; for contracts between $100,000 and $499,****, retainage is 10%.
The performance bond is to be continued by the contractor and its surety for one year from the date of acceptance of the work to assure prompt removal and replacement of all defective material, equipment, components, and workmanship.
The parish reserves the right to accept or reject any or all quotes submitted or to cancel this quote request if it is in the best interest of the parish to do so. The parish intends to award to a single respondent.
Respondents shall visit the site and fully acquaint themselves with all surface and subsurface conditions, and thoroughly examine and be familiar with drawings, specifications, and contract documents. The contractor must be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State.
Failure to complete or deliver within the time specified or to provide services as specified will constitute a default and may cause cancellation of the contract. The parish reserves the right to purchase products or services on the open market and charge the contractor for the excess cost.
Each respondent shall visit the site of the proposed work and fully acquaint itself with all surface and subsurface conditions as they may exist.
The bid notice states that samples of materials furnished under the contract shall be submitted for approval to the parish when and as directed.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a deadline for challenging the bid, but it does mention an inquiry period for submitting written inquiries by the deadline set forth in Section 1. 3 Schedule of Events.
