Silence Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that the customer is requesting expedited shipping on or before 4 May 2026, and this expedited delivery will be an evaluation factor. The delivery date is also listed as a technical evaluation factor.

The bid notice states that invoices will be submitted via WAWF (Wide Area Workflow) and provides instructions for electronic invoicing and payment requests.

The bid notice states that the government will select the most advantageous offer based on the following evaluation factors: technical including delivery date, price, and past performance in no order of relative importance.

The bid notice states that the offeror's price for reasonableness and past performance will be evaluated as part of the responsibility determination. Offerors must also be registered with the SAM (System for Award Management).

The bid notice states that the deadline for submission of questions regarding the solicitation's terms, conditions, specifications, and/or the statement of work is 1 day prior to the solicitation's closing date.

The bid response deadline is May 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. The bid notice states, bids received after 2:00:00 p. m. et on the due date will not be considered, and late bids will not be accepted.

Bidders must be registered on the city's ebid system, have a minimum of two years of experience providing school crossing guard services or similar personnel-based public safety services for a municipality, school district, or comparable public agency, and have the ability to provide approximately sixty-five (65) crossing guards and a minimum of three (3) field supervisors. The bid notice states, bidder certifies that it has a minimum of two 2 years of experience providing school crossing guard services or similar personnelbased public safety services for a municipality, school district, or comparable public agency. and bidder certifies that it has the ability to provide approximately sixtyfive 65 crossing guards and a minimum of three 3 field supervisors as required by the solicitation.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held via Zoom on May 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. The bid notice states, he nonmandatory prebid conference will be held via zoom on may 4, 2026, at 10:00 am.

Written questions and inquiries are due on or before May 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. The bid notice states, written questions and inquiries are due on or before: **** 5:00:00 pm et.

The submission deadline for the bid package is May 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM CDT.

The city pays net45 from the date that the contractor submits the invoice in BRASS and after the sponsoring department approves it in BRASS.

All workmanship by the contractor shall be guaranteed against failure or defects during normal use for a period of 1 year from the date of completion of the work. All materials and parts supplied by the contractor will have the standard manufacturer's warranties.

The city will award this solicitation to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The contractor must be licensed, bonded, and insured in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Louisiana State Board of Contractors in the field employed or the trade undertaken. The contractor must have a minimum of 5 years of licensed experience in the subject trade for commercial clients, municipalities, institutions, and/or school districts.

If a prospective bidder violates the established prohibition on communications (cone of silence), the city may disqualify its bid package.

The deadline to submit a question is May 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT.

The amount paid under this contract will not exceed $250,000.

The submission deadline for the bid package is May 11, 2026, at 11:00 am CDT. The contract duration is 1 year from the date of execution by the city.

The city pays net 45 from the date that the contractor submits the invoice in Brass and after the sponsoring department approves it in Brass.

All workmanship by the contractor shall be guaranteed against failure or defects during normal use for a period of 1 year from the date of completion of the work. All materials and parts supplied by the contractor will have the standard manufacturers warranties.

The city will award this solicitation to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The contractor must be licensed, bonded, and insured in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Louisiana State Board of Contractors in the field employed or the trade undertaken. The contractor must have a minimum of 5 years of licensed experience in the subject trade for commercial clients, municipalities, institutions, and/or school districts.

If a prospective bidder violates the established prohibition on communications (the cone of silence), the city may disqualify its bid package. Failure to comply with contract terms may result in the city retaining the services of another contractor and deducting the cost of the work from any monies due to the contractor.

The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.

The deadline to submit a question is May 4, 2026, at 2:00 pm CDT. The bidder will have 2 business days from the date of notification by the designated purchasing official to appeal the decision of nonresponsiveness.

The amount paid under this contract will not exceed $250,000.