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

The Scope of the contract work is to provide means to perform emergency replacement and repair of existing sewer system lines and structures, other miscellaneous appurtenances and other work incidental thereto to supplement the Parish Utilities Department work crews on day-to-day maintenance and emergency repairs. The project is for high priority jobs dealing with public safety and maintenance of the Parish sewer system and is vital to ensure the citizens of St. John the Baptist Parish have a safe and operational sewer system without unnecessary interruption. These replacements/repairs will be done on an as-needed basis only and no minimum expenditure is guaranteed under this contract. Payment for work performed shall be on a unit price basis. It is intended to issue work orders as needed to perform repairs at various locations in St. John the Baptist Parish. Bids shall be addressed to the St. John the Baptist Parish Purchasing and Procurement. Bid envelopes shall be sealed, display the name and address of the bidder, and be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope Wastewater Collection and Treatment Maintenance / Emergency Repairs. Any bids received after the specified time and date will not be considered. Questions and comments regarding this Bid must be submitted in writing to St. John the Baptist Parish, Purchasing & Procurement Department, ATTN: Peter Montz, 1811 West Airline Highway, LaPlace, LA 70068 or via e-mail to p.montz@Stjohn-la.gov no later than 10:00 A.M. local time on July 10, 2023. Contractors submitting bids shall be licensed under LA R.S. 37:2150-2164, Municipal and Public Works Construction. In addition, bidders must also be an Approved Sewage Sludge Transporter by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and furnish their current Approval of Sewage Sludge Transporter Registration certificate. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. In accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (A)(1)(b), the provisions and requirements stated in the Bidding Documents shall not be waived by any entity. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof, except as provided under LA. R.S. 38:2214. Equal Opportunity in Employment: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, or veteran status. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the Presidents Executive Order No. 11246, as amended. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in these specifications. Participation by minority and female owned businesses, as well as businesses located in St. John the Baptist Parish is encouraged. Any person with disabilities requiring Special Accommodations must contact St. John the Baptist Parish at (985) 652-9569 no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening.