This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in New Orleans, Louisiana. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Regional Transit Authority of New Orleans invites qualified vendors to provide Vegetation Control on Streetcar Lines per specifications in IFB 2022-002. Any questions or further information concerning the IFB may be submitted Via portal on January 12, 2022. This procurement is limited to small businesses only. Offers/responses will only be accepted from eligible Small Business Enterprises in compliance with the RTAs Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program and the US Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 Part 26.39. To be an eligible Small Business Enterprise a business must have at least 51% ownership by a person who is economically disadvantaged. To be considered economically disadvantaged the individuals Personal Net Worth, not including their primary place of residence or ownership in the business cannot exceed $1.32 million in compliance with the 49 CFR Part 26.67. Additionally, the business must meet the annual gross receipts cap of $17.42 million as defined in 49 CFR Part 26 and must meet the size criteria defined by the Small Business Administration. SBE size standards can be accessed portal. The Small Business Enterprise Program is race-neutral and open to all business owners regardless of race, ethnicity or gender. Businesses that are currently Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certified with the Louisiana Unified Certification Program must submit an affidavit of SBE eligibility. Businesses that are not DBE certified must submit a complete SBE Certification application along with all supporting documentation. The SBE eligibility affidavit and the SBE Certification Application can be obtained at the RTAportal. SBE affidavits and/or applications must be submitted prior to or with the offer/response to this solicitation. SBE affidavits and/or applications submitted past the due date for this solicitation will be processed for eligibility, but will not affect the business SBE eligibility for this solicitation. For additional information contact the RTAs Small Business Office at 504-827-8362. The RTA reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals submitted.