The City of New Orleans is seeking proposals from qualified, licensed tour companies to manage and operate guided public tours at Lafayette Cemetery No. 1. The selected company will be responsible for providing historically accurate, respectful, and well-managed tours, prioritizing the needs of families with loved ones buried on site. The submission deadline is June 18, 2026, by 4:00 PM CST. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical criteria including qualification and experience, quality and accuracy of tour content, and operation feasibility/innovation, as well as price. Respondents must adhere to a cone of silence prohibition on communication with city staff during the solicitation period. Detailed requirements for the proposal submission, including technical and price proposals, are outlined in the RFP. The city also requires compliance with disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) programs and specific insurance requirements.
The submission deadline for proposals is June 18, 2026, by 4:00 PM CST.
Payment terms are net 45 days upon delivery and approval of goods/services, with invoices submitted monthly via the city's supplier portal.
Proposals will be evaluated based on technical criteria (qualification and experience, quality and accuracy of tour content, operation feasibility innovation) and price proposal.
Respondents must be qualified, licensed tour companies with a tour company license issued by the Ground Transportation Bureau.
Breaking the cone of silence may result in disqualification. Failure to comply with contract terms can lead to termination.
A site visit is listed as 'NA' in the anticipated timetable.
The RFP does not require sample submissions.
Nonresponsive respondents have two business days from the date of notification to appeal a decision of nonresponsiveness.
Breaking the cone of silence may result in disqualification. Failure to submit required documents or meet deadlines can also lead to disqualification.