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

Once a bid is submitted to the City, it becomes City property. A bidder should mark documents or information claimed confidential and justify any claimed exemption from public records disclosure. The City will not credit blanket confidentiality claims. The treatment of all confidentiality designations will be governed by Louisiana Public Records Law, La. R.S. 44:1, et seq. Specification references to certain brands, makes, or manufacturers state only the general style, type, character, and quality desired. Equivalent products are acceptable. The City is not responsible for bid costs. Procurements produce no exclusive right to City work or purchases. Specifications under Attachment A may provide additional information for bidders. Bidders should closely monitor the City's purchasing website for new or revised specifications, bid instructions, notices, etc. The City will change the invitation to bid ONLY by issuing formal addendum. In no case shall verbal communication override written communication. Prospecitve bidders commit to abide by City Code, Chap. 2, Art. XIII, Sect. 2-1120 (relative to the operations and authority of the City Inspector General). The City adheres to the Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics, contained in the Louisiana Revised Statutes Annotated, R.S. 42:1101, et seq. By submitting a bid, prospective bidders warrants that there are no "conflict of interest" related to this solicitation that would violate applicable Louisiana Law. Violation of the Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics may result in rescission of contract, permit or licenses, and the imposition of fines and/or penalties, without contractual liability to the public in accordance with applicable law.