The bid is for leasing space for Mahalia Jackson Elementary. The deadline for electronic proposal submission is April 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST. A site visit is scheduled for March 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST. Questions must be submitted by March 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST. Addenda will be issued until March 27, 2026. The lease term is for three years with an option to renew for two additional years. The lease will be awarded to the highest bidder based on the highest offer of annual rent. A deposit equal to 10% of the bid amount, but not less than ****, is required. 50% of the annual rent will be payable upon execution of the lease term, and the remaining 50% will be due in equal monthly payments. The successful bidder must submit certificates of insurance and copies of all insurance policies within ten days of the bid opening. Proposers must not contact any representatives of NOLAPS regarding this RFP, except for submitting questions or protests. Failure to submit required documents will result in rejection.
The proposal submission deadline is friday, april 10, 2026 at 11: 00 a. m.
50 of the annual rent will be payable upon execution of the lease term. The remaining 50 of rent shall be due in equal payments on a monthly basis. Rent is due on the first 1st of each month.
The lease will be awarded to the highest bidder on the basis of the highest offer of annual rent which meets the following conditions: space must be used for direct services to students, families and community organizations monthly lease rate ranges between **** to **** per square foot and lease term.
Specifications and qualifications are found in the rfp documents and may be obtained by visiting the districts website at www. ***. *. *
If payment is not received within five 5 days of when due and payable, there shall be an administrative charge of ten percent 10 of the overdue balance. In the event that any check, draft, or other instrument of payment given by lessee to lessor is dishonored for any reason, lessee agrees to pay to lessor the sum of **** in addition to any late charges which may be due.
The district will host a site visit to be held on friday, march 20, 2026, at 10: 00 a. m. cst. The virtual link can be found below: register in advance for site visit: https:form. jotform. com242534926527159
All questions must be in writing and electronically submitted to the executive director of procurement at ***@***. *. * no later than 4: 00 p. m. on tuesday, march 24, 2026.
Monthly lease rate ranges from **** to **** per square foot and lease term 1.