Site work for a water / sewer project in La Place, Louisiana. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Sealed bids are invited for the Sampling Station for Water Mains. Bids must be addressed and submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked with the bid number and project name. Late bids will not be considered. Bid documents are available for viewing and download, and electronic submission is permitted. All questions and comments regarding the bid must be submitted in writing by the stated deadline. The Parish reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids in accordance with Louisiana law. Bidders must comply with the President's Executive Order No. 11246, as amended. Participation by minority and female-owned businesses, as well as businesses located in St. John the Baptist Parish, is encouraged. Special accommodation requests must be made at least seven days before the bid opening. The bid amount should not include sales tax, as the Parish is exempt. Question Deadline 01/05/2026 at 10:00 AM CT 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 St. John the Baptist Parish proposes to receive bids on stainless-steel sampling stations for this project. The sampling stations are intended for installation on existing pressurized potable-water lines and shall allow for collection of representative distribution-system water samples without service interruption. Each station shall include a stainless-steel waterway, 3/8" unthreaded sample nozzle, and 3/4 " FIP inlet connection, fully serviceable from above ground. The enclosure shall be lockable, powder-coated cast-aluminum housing with the St. John the Baptist Parish logo on a 3' pedestal designed for use in any climate. Stations shall withstand working pressures up to 220 psi. The bid covers materials and delivery only; no installation labor is included. II. MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION A. Waterway All wetted parts shall be manufactured from Type 303, 316, or 18-8 stainless steel with Buna-N rubber seals. Components shall be corrosion-resistant and suitable for continuous contact with potable water. B. Sample Nozzle and Petcock Each station shall include a 3/8" unthreaded sample nozzle (blow off and sampling bibb) and a stainless-steel petcock valve located on an independent evacuation line. The evacuation valve shall permit removal of residual water by pump or compressed air to prevent freezing. C. Enclosure The outer housing shall be cast aluminum (AL 319) and lockable with hinged front and rear access panels on a 3' pedestal. The enclosure shall accommodate a 3' buried depth. When open, the station shall require no key for operation. D. Evacuation System A 1/8" evacuation tube shall extend from the internal valve body to the petcock outlet. When opened, the system shall allow full drainage of the waterway through a positive shutoff secondary valve. E. Sealing and Fasteners All gaskets and O-rings shall be Buna-N compounded for potable-water service. Fasteners shall be stainless steel, with lock washers and nuts as required. F. Operating Handle and Components The operating handle, plunger, and seat rubber shall be replaceable and serviceable from above ground without excavation. G. Finish and Protection The enclosure and exposed hardware shall be factory-powder-coated. Color shall be powder blue with St. John the Baptist Parish logo. (see Exhibit D for color and logo requirements)