Labor, Materials and Equipment Needed to Provide Three (3) Year Contra

Bid Number 50-00150154
Labor, Materials and Equipment Needed to Provide Three (3) Year
Contract for Street Cleaning Services During Parade Season for the
Jefferson Parish Department of Parkways
BID DUE: July 16, 2026 AT 2:00 PM
ATTENTION VENDORS!!!
Please review all pages and respond accordingly, complying with all provisions
in the technical specifications and Jefferson Parish Instructions for Bidders and
General Terms and Conditions. All bids must be received on the Purchasing
Department's eProcurement site, www.jeffparishbids.net , by the bid due date
and time. Late bids will not be accepted.
Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department
200 Derbigny Street
General Government Building, Suite 4400
Gretna, LA 70053
Purchasing Specialist II: Stacey Champagne
Email: stacey.champagne@jeffparish.gov
Phone: 504-364-2688

BID #50-00150154
LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO PROVIDE THREE (3) YEAR CONTRACT FOR
STREET CLEANING SERVICES DURING PARADE SEASON FOR THE JEFFERSON PARISH DEPARTMENT OF
PARKWAYS
THREE-BROOM MECHANICAL STREET SWEEPING
FOR THE JEFFERSON PARISH
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - PARKWAYS DEPARTMENT
NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE
A NON-MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 am/pm on Monday, June 22, 2026 at
the General Government Building, 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Gretna, La 70053, All bidders are
invited to attend the NON-MANDATORY pre-bid conference.
However, failure to attend the pre-bid conference shall not relieve the bidder of responsibility for
information discussed at the conference. Furthermore, failure to attend the pre-bid conference and
inspection does not relieve the successful bidder from the necessity of furnishing materials or
performing any work that may be required to complete the work in accordance with the specification
with no additional cost to the owner.
PRE-BID INSPECTION OF THE SITES
The majority of work for this contract shall take place along parade routes. See below for a description
of each parade route. All locations included in this bid are easily accessible, at any time, for any bidder.
Representatives from Jefferson Parish will not attend any pre-bid site inspections.
Eastbank Veterans Blvd. Parade Route:
Veterans Boulevard from Clearview Parkway to Martin Behrman Drive. Includes 6 blocks of
Severn Avenue (north of Veterans Blvd) and 3 blocks of Bonnabel Boulevard (north of
Veterans Blvd). The route is approximately 4.87 miles in length.
Eastbank Metairie Road Parade Route:
Severn Avenue from S. I-10 Service Road to Metairie Road to Focis Street and ending at Canal
Street. The route is approximately 3.6 miles in length.
Westbank Veterans Blvd. Parade Route:
Lapalco Boulevard from Berger Road to Ames Boulevard to the Westbank Expressway u-
turning at Avenue K and continuing along the Westbank Expressway and ending at Garden
Road. The route is approximately 4.0 miles in length.
SUBCONTRACTORS
The use of subcontractors for this contract must be approved by written consent of the Parkways
Department's Director before the start of each parade season. Subcontractors may be utilized to fulfill
this contract. Any proposed use of subcontractor must be sent to the Parkways Department, in writing,
a minimum of seven (7) calendar days prior to the first parade of the calendar year.
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SCOPE OF WORK
The successful bidder shall provide the equipment, labor, materials and incidentals necessary to furnish
Mechanical Street Sweeping for the 2027, 2028 and 2029 parade seasons for the Jefferson Parish
Parkways Department.
PERIOD OF AGREEMENT
The term of the contract shall be for three (3) years.
INVOICING
Payment of mechanical street sweeping shall be made by the contract unit price per hour. For parade
work, the Parkways Department will provide the Contractor with the start time and the end time for each
event. One (1) hour of travel time will be added to each parade event of street sweeping. All times shall
be rounded up or down to the nearest half hour, as determined by the Jefferson Parish Parkways
Department.
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
Failure of a required street sweeper, or supervisors' vehicle) to show up for a parade will result in
liquidated damages of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per sweeper, per day. The liquidated damages
described herein may be waived at the sole discretion of the Jefferson Parish Parkways Department
Director for circumstances beyond the control of the Contractor. In the event said liquidated damages
are assessed, it is understood that such liquidated damages shall be deducted from the amount due to
the Contractor for the period in which the deficiency occurs.
BID SPECIFICATIONS
The successful bidder shall provide all labor, materials and equipment necessary to perform as-needed
three-broom mechanical street sweeping during the Jefferson Parish parade season on an annual basis.
The number of required street sweepers will vary per parade and shall be determined by the Jefferson
Parish Parkways Director. The Contractor shall have up to eight (8) sweepers available for any parade, as
determined by the Jefferson Parish Parkways Director. Prior to each parade season, the street sweeping
Contractor will be provided with an anticipated parade schedule outlining the required number of street
sweepers for each parade, the dates and routes. The Contractor shall be notified a minimum of fourteen
(14) calendar days in advance of each parade with the required number of street sweepers for each
parade. Prospective bidders may visit the Jefferson Parish website at
https://www.jeffparish.gov/1204/Carnival-Season-Dashboard for a current listing of parades and routes.
The number of parades, the parade names, routes and dates may vary each year. As of the 2026 parade
season, the schedule included thirteen (13) parades over a total of eleven (11) working days/nights.
Based on past parade seasons, the Contractor will be required to provide roughly 800-man hours of street
sweeping for each parade season. However, the exact number of hours will vary and no minimum or
maximum number of sweeping hours is guaranteed for this contract.
In addition to parade street sweeping work, the Contractor has the opportunity to perform additional as-
needed incidental street sweeping within the limits of Jefferson Parish. No additional incidental street
sweeping is guaranteed as part of this contract, and all days, times, routes and number of street sweepers
to be used will be decided by the Jefferson Parish Parkways Director. Additional incidental street
sweeping, as requested, will occur during the parade season on days where no parades will take place.
For 2026, approximately sixty (60) additional sweeping hours were approved.
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During parades, Jefferson Parish will utilize water trucks to wet the street during clean-up and will provide
dump style trucks during all parades for the street sweepers to empty into without having to leave the
parade route. Jefferson Parish will provide the street sweeping Contractor with various locations to empty
his machines when performing non-parade route sweeping. At minimum, the Contractor will be provided
a dump site on the same side of the river (east bank or west bank) as he is sweeping.
The Contractor will be paid for parade route street sweeping from reporting time to parade ending time.
Reporting time shall not be more than one (1) hour before the start of each parade. The Jefferson Parish
Parkways Director will determine the exact reporting time for each parade, as well as determine the exact
ending time for each parade. All street sweeping hours will be rounded up or down to the nearest half
hour. In addition, one (1) hour of travel time will be added to the parade sweeping hours for each day.
No travel time will be added incidental street sweeping.
If a parade is rescheduled for any reason, the Contractor shall not receive any additional compensation
when parades are combined as a result of the schedule change. If a parade is canceled for any reason,
the Contractor shall not be compensated unless sweeping work occurred. There is no minimum or
maximum number of sweeping hours per parade event, or for the entire contract. All street sweeping will
be paid at the same hourly rate. No overtime compensation will be paid by Jefferson Parish. It shall be
the responsibility of the Contractor to follow all applicable DOT guidelines for operator working hours.
Jefferson Parish has a set plan in place for the parade clean-up. The Contractor must work within the
parameters of parade clean-up as directed by the Jefferson Parish Parkways Department.
Parade sweeping shall include, but not be limited to, roadways, U-turns, turning lanes, median crossings,
parking lots and gutter bottoms. During an active parade, any sweeping required in a direction against
normal traffic flow shall be secured by a police escort. If no police escort is in place, sweeping shall occur
within the normal flow of traffic. The Contractor is solely responsible for abiding by all local traffic laws.
When sweeping U-turns, the Contractor shall be required to sweep the roadway portion as well as both
gutter bottoms.
All sweeper and secondary vehicle safety lighting and signals shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.
Jefferson Parish will not provide any assistance regarding safety lighting, lead or follow vehicles.
For incidental street sweeping, Jefferson Parish will provide a list of locations to be swept. The Contractor
shall be responsible for locating and mapping out the routes. Jefferson Parish will not provide a guide (or
follow) vehicle. For the assigned routes, the Contractor shall be required to sweep the roadway, turn
lanes, U-turns, median crossings and all gutter bottoms associated with the route. Prospective bidders
shall note that many of the incidental sweeping routes are median divided roadways with multiple street
crossings and U-turns.
The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all street sweeping equipment is operational at all
times. Any equipment failures will result in lost compensation for the time that the vehicle is not
operational. A non-operational street sweeper is any street sweeper that is not actively sweeping with all
three (3) brooms and picking up debris from the roadway. The Contractor shall be responsible for clearing
any street sweeper clogs during operation, as well as any minor maintenance or repair while on the parade
route. The Jefferson Parish Parkways Department Director will note any lost time due to mechanical
failure.
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As needed for incidental street sweeping, the Contractor may fill the water tanks on the street sweepers
at either of the two Parkways' maintenance facilities. The first facility is located at 1901 Ames Boulevard,
Marrero, LA 70072. The second facility is located at 200 Shrewsbury Road, Jefferson, LA 70121. When
operating outside of a parade route (during a parade), all street sweepers must have adequate water for
dust suppression. These same locations shall be available dump sites for incidental street sweeping.
During the parade season only, the Contractor shall be allowed to store his street sweepers at either of
the two Parkways' maintenance facilities.
The Contractor shall determine his internal communication method between street sweepers and his
foreman and/or support vehicle(s). Communication between Jefferson Parish and the street sweeping
foreman shall be via cell phone. Jefferson Parish will not communicate with the sweeper operators while
they are actively sweeping. All cell phone use by the foreman and the operators when driving shall be
hands-free only.
The work under this contract shall consist of the items contained in the general specifications, including
all incidentals, equipment, personnel and materials necessary to fully complete said work in accordance
with the contract documents. Successful bidder must have available at least eight (8) three-broom
mechanical street sweepers per parade season to be designated specifically for this contract. Copies of
registration certificates and/or lease agreements for the three-broom mechanical street sweepers must
be provided with the bid, or the bid response will be deemed non-responsive.
A list of equipment that the successful bidder intends on using for performance of this contract must be
provided with the bid and meet the minimum equipment requirement standards (SEE ATTACHMENT "A").
METHOD OF OPERATIONS
All operations described in these specifications shall be conducted by the successful bidder's personnel
and/or prior approved subcontractors. The successful bidder shall be responsible for the expense of all
such operations.
The successful bidder shall provide all equipment, labor, fuel, insurance and any other incidentals
necessary to complete the required work. The successful bidder shall be responsible for the maintenance
and repair of the equipment; and, the availability, presence, and supervision of successful bidder's
employees. Additionally, the successful bidder shall provide adequate support equipment including a
foreman's truck and/or a service vehicle and any other item of equipment necessary to provide cleaning
services as described in these specifications.
The successful bidder is required to have a competent and experienced supervisor/foreman on duty
during each shift when work is being performed under this contract. In addition, the Contractor shall have
the ability to make necessary minor repairs and/or maintenance on the route to minimize lost
productivity. The use of subcontractors for this contract must be approved by written consent by the
Parkways Director before the start of each parade season.
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EQUIPMENT
The Contractor shall determine all equipment, including any support equipment, to be used on the parade
route. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to make any necessary minor repairs on the parade route
to ensure continuous operations. Time lost due to mechanical failures will be deducted from the invoice.
All three-broom mechanical street sweepers shall have a rubber conveyor or elevator system - no chains.
All street sweepers must have minimum hopper capacity of four and one half (4.5) cubic yards and be
capable of clearing a minimum of 9'-0" to dump the hopper into a solid sided dump style truck while on
the parade route. All street sweepers must be equipped with dual steering or cameras and dual side and
gutter brooms. All street sweepers must include operational safety lights and flashers.
All equipment (including support equipment) to be used by the successful bidder is subject to the
inspection and final approval by the Jefferson Parish Parkways Department. Such approval may require
onsite demonstration of the capability of any proposed equipment. Jefferson Parish shall have the option
to perform a complete inspection of all vehicles at any time throughout the term of the contract. Should
any vehicle, when inspected, and in the determination of the Parish, not meet standards necessary to
complete the contract or to operate safely, Jefferson Parish may require such a vehicle to be brought to
standard before being placed back in service.
CERTIFICATIONS
The Contractor is responsible for securing, and keeping current, all insurance, licenses and registrations
required by federal, state and local authorities relative to mechanical street sweeping services. This
information shall be provided upon request from the Parkways Department.
The Contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations and
permits relative to the mechanical street sweeping services; and, the mechanical street sweepers shall be
equipped as required by applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
The successful bidder shall be responsible for the safety of the public and the convenience of traffic while
performing the referenced services, unless otherwise directed.
The Contractor must provide qualified operators for each street sweeper. The Contractor must provide
necessary mechanical support including tire repair, fuel, and parts support and labor for each machine.
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ATTACHMENT "A"
MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST
* Eight (8) three-broom mechanical street sweepers (as specified in Section 4.0)
with rubber conveyor/elevator system (no chains) and a minimum four and one
half (4.5) cubic yard debris capacity.
* Sweepers must be 2005 or newer models.
* One (1) supervisor's vehicle (follow vehicle)
and/or
* One (1) mechanic's vehicle (fully equipped with typical maintenance and repair
items) (this vehicle can be also be considered the supervisor's vehicle)
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INVITATION TO BID
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JEFFERSON PARISH
BID NO: 50-00150154
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT PURCHASING SPECIALIST:
P.O. BOX 9
GRETNA, LA. 70054-0009
stacey.champagne@jeffparish.gov
504-364-2678
BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED ONLINE VIA WWW.JEFFPARISHBIDS.NET UNTIL 2:00 PM, 7/16/2026
AND PUBLICLY OPENED THEREAFTER IN THE WEST BANK PURCHASING DEPT, SUITE 4400, JEFFERSON PARISH
GENERAL GOVERNMENT BUILDING, 200 DERBIGNY STREET, GRETNA, LA 70053. At no charge, bidders are to submit
their bid via Jefferson Parish's electronic procurement page. Additional instructions are included in the text box
highlighting electronic procurement.
LATE BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
NOTE: ONLY BIDS WRITTEN IN INK OR TYPEWRITTEN, AND PROPERLY SIGNED BY A MEMBER OF THE FIRM OR
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE, WILL BE ACCEPTED. PENCIL AND/OR PHOTOSTATIC FIGURES FOR SIGNATURES
SHALL RESULT IN BID REJECTION. HOWEVER, ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES AS DEFINED IN La. R.S. 9:2602(8) ARE
ACCEPTABLE. IN ACCORDANCE WITH La. R.S. 9:2602(8, JEFFERSON PARISH REQUIRES A SECURED DIGITAL
SIGNATURE AND BIDDERS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF THE SECURED SIGNATURE WITH BID SUBMISSION.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS AND GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. All bids submitted are subject to these instructions and general conditions and any special conditions and
specifications contained herein, and in the terms and conditions of Resolution No. 136353 and/or Resolution No.
141125, all of which are made part of this bid proposal and ensuing contract by reference. By submitting a bid, vendor
agrees to comply with all provisions of Louisiana Law as well be in compliance with the Jefferson Parish Code of
Ordinances ("JPCO"), Louisiana Code of Ethics, and applicable Jefferson Parish ethical standards.
B. The General Conditions for construction projects (141125) and the General Conditions for the purchase of materials,
services and/or supplies (136353) are those adopted by the Jefferson Parish Council by Resolution No. 136353 and
Resolution No. 141125, respectively. The General Conditions adopted by these resolutions shall be considered as
much a part of this document and the ensuing contract or P.O. as if they were written wholly herein. A copy of each
may be obtained from the Office of the Parish Clerk, Suite 6700, Jefferson Parish General Government Building, 200
Derbigny Street, Gretna, LA 70053. You may also obtain a copy of each by visiting the Purchasing Department
webpage at http://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing and clicking on Online Forms.
C. Jefferson Parish adheres to the Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics, contained in La. R.S. 42:1101, et seq.
Vendor/Proposer by this submission, warrants that there are no "conflicts of interest" related to this procurement 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.
D. All vendors submitting bids should register as a Jefferson Parish vendor if not already yet registered. Registration
forms may be downloaded from http://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing and by clicking on Vendor Information.
Current W-9 forms with respective Tax Identification numbers and vendor applications may be submitted at any time;
however, if your company is not registered and/or a current W-9 form is not on file, vendor registration is mandatory.
Vendors may experience a delay in payment if your company is not a registered vendor with Jefferson Parish.
E. All quotations shall be based on F.O.B. Agency warehouse or job site (see Additional Requirements section),
anywhere within the Parish as designated by the Purchasing Department. This provision does not apply to Public
Works projects.
F. Jefferson Parish requires all products to be new (current) and all work must be performed according to standard
practices for the project. Unless otherwise specified, no aftermarket parts will be accepted. Unless otherwise
specified, all workmanship and materials must have at least one (1) year guaranty, in writing, from the date of delivery
and/or acceptance of the project. Any deviations or alterations from the specifications must be indicated on the bid
form with bid submission. Supporting documentation may be required upon request.
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G. Bidders should submit all questions in writing via email to the Purchasing Specialist's email address as indicated above, no later
than five (5) working days prior to the bid opening. Bid numbers must be mentioned in all requests. If submitting online, vendors
may send questions via the E-Procurement site no later than five (5) working days prior to the bid opening. The Purchasing
Department will issue a written response to bidders' questions in the form of an Addendum. Please note that all official
communication will be expressed in the form of an addendum.
H. All formal Addenda require written acknowledgement on the bid form by the bidder. Failure to acknowledge any Addendum on the
bid form shall cause the bid to be rejected. Jefferson Parish reserves the right to award bid to next lowest responsive and
responsible bidder in this event.
I. If this bid requires a pre-bid conference (see Additional Requirements section), bidders are advised that such conference will be
held to allow bidders the opportunity to identify any discrepancies in the bid specifications and seek further clarification regarding
instructions.
J. JEFFERSON PARISH WILL ACCEPT ONE BID ONLY FROM EACH VENDOR. Items bid must meet specifications. JEFFERSON
PARISH WILL ACCEPT ONE PRICE FOR EACH ITEM UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED. Two or more prices for one item will
result in bid rejection. Bidders are required to complete, sign and return the bid form and/or complete and return the associated
line-item pricing forms as indicated. Vendors must not alter the bid forms. Doing so will cause the bid to be rejected.
K. Written evidence of the authority of the individual signing the bid having such authority must be submitted with the bid. Failure to
comply will cause bid to be rejected. Acceptable written evidence may be a printout of the Louisiana Secretary of State's website
listing the signatory as an officer or a manager. Such printout shall be included with the bid submission. Bids submitted by Owners
or Sole Proprietorships must include certification that he or she owns the entity for which the bid is signed. This documentation
must be submitted with the bid. Failure to do so will result in bid rejection. A sample corporate resolution can be downloaded from
our website http://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may provide your own document. A sample certification of sole
proprietorship can also be downloaded from our website http://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may provide your own
document.
L. AWARD OF CONTRACT: Jefferson Parish reserves the right to award contracts or place orders on a lump sum or individual item
basis, or such combination, as shall in its judgment be in the best interest of Jefferson Parish. Every contract or order shall be
awarded to the LOWEST RESPONSIVE and RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, taking into consideration the CONFORMITY WITH THE
SPECIFICATIONS and the DELIVERY AND/OR COMPLETION DATE. SPLIT AWARDS MADE TO SEVERAL VENDORS WILL
ONLY BE GRANTED TO THOSE DEEMED RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE.
a. All bid prices shall remain valid for 45 days. Jefferson Parish and the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) by
mutual written consent may mutually agree to extend the deadline for award by one (1) or more extensions of thirty (30)
calendar day increments.
b. PROTESTS: Only those vendors that submit bids in response to this solicitation may protest any element of the
procurement, in writing to the Director of the Purchasing Department. Written protest must be received within 48 hours
of the release of the bid tabulation by the Purchasing Department. After consultation, the Parish Attorney's Office will
then respond to protests in writing. (For more information, please see Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 2, Sec. 2-914.1 of
the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances.)
c. PREFERENCE: Unless federal funding is directly spent by Jefferson Parish for this purchase, preference is hereby given
to materials, supplies, and provisions produced, manufactured or grown in Louisiana, quality being equal to articles
offered by competitors outside the state. "LSA - R.S. 38:2251-2261"
M. USE OF BRAND NAMES AND STOCK NUMBERS: Where brand names and stock numbers are specified, it is for the purpose of
establishing certain minimum standards of quality. Bids may be submitted for products of equal quality, provided brand names and
stock numbers are specified. Complete product data may be required prior to award.
N. CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT: JEFFERSON PARISH reserves the right to cancel all or any part if not shipped promptly. No
charges will be allowed for parking or cartage unless specified in quotation. The order must not be filled at a higher price than
quoted. JEFFERSON PARISH reserves the right to cancel any contract at any time and for any reason by issuing a THIRTY (30)
day written notice to the contractor.
a. For good cause and as consideration for executing a contract with Jefferson Parish, vendor conveys, sells, assigns and
transfers to Jefferson Parish or its assigns all rights, title and interest in and to all causes of action it may now or
hereafter acquire under the antitrust laws of the United States and the State of Louisiana, relating to the particular good
or services purchased or acquired by Jefferson Parish.
O. PRICES: Jefferson Parish is exempt from paying sales tax under La. R.S. 47:301 (8)(c). All prices for purchases by Jefferson
Parish of supplies and materials shall be quoted in the unit of measure specified and, unless otherwise specified, shall be
exclusive of state and local taxes. The price quoted for work shall be stated in figures no more than four (4) decimal points. In the
event there is a difference in unit prices and totals, the unit price shall prevail.
a. Quantities listed are for bidding purposes only. Actual requirements may be more or less than quantities listed.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS AND GENERAL CONDITIONS
P. ANTI- DISCRIMINATION: Bidders are not to exclude from participation in, deny the benefits of, or subject to discrimination under
any program or activity, any person in the United States on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex; nor discriminate on
the basis of age under the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, or with respect to an otherwise qualified handicapped individual as
provided in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or on the basis of religion, except that any exemption from such
prohibition against discrimination on the basis of religion as provided in the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or Title VI and VII of the Act of
April 11, 1968, shall also apply. This assurance includes compliance with the administrative requirements of the Revenue Sharing
final handicapped discrimination provisions contained in Section 51.55 (c), (d), (e), and (k)(5) of the Regulations. New construction
or renovation projects must comply with Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, as amended, in accordance with the American
National Standard Institute's specifications (ANSI A17.1-1961).
a. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2216.1, Jefferson Parish is prohibited from entering into a contract with a value of
$100,000 or more with a company for the purchase of goods or services unless the contract contains a written
verification from the company of both of the following: 1) The company does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or
directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association based solely on the entity's or
association's status as a firearm entity or firearm trade association. 2) The company will not discriminate against a
firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of the contract based solely on the entity's or association's
status as a firearm entity or firearm trade association. As a result, the awarded bidder will be required to verify the
above in the ensuing contract.
Q. INSPECTOR GENERAL: It shall be the duty of every parish officer, employee, department, agency, special district, board, and
commission: and the duty of every contractor, subcontractor, and licensee of the parish, and the duty of every applicant for
certification of eligibility for a parish contract or program, to cooperate with the Inspector General in any investigation, audit,
inspection, performance review, or hearing pursuant to JPCO 2-155.10(19). By signing this document, every corporation,
partnership, or person contracting with PARISH, whether by cooperative endeavor, intergovernmental agreement, bid, proposal,
application or solicitation for a parish contract, and every application for certification of eligibility for a parish contract or program,
attests that it understands and will abide by all provisions of JPCO 2-155.10.
R. Proof of Cyber Security Training may be required for the successful bidder. Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:1267, any contractor who has
access to state or local government information technology assets is required to complete cybersecurity training during the term of
the contract and during any renewal period. As a Parish contractor, you are responsible for taking the cyber training, whether from
the State or another source. After completion of said training please forward proof to your contract monitor/Parish contact.
Jefferson Parish and its partners as the recipients of federal funds are fully committed to awarding a contract(s) to firm(s) that will
provide high quality services and that are dedicated to diversity and to containing costs. Thus, Jefferson Parish strongly encourages the
involvement of minority and/or woman-owned business enterprises (DBE's, including MBE's, WBE's and SBE's) to stimulate
participation in procurement and assistance programs.
The purpose and intention of this invitation to bid is to afford all suppliers an equal opportunity to bid on all construction, maintenance,
repair, operating supplies and/or equipment listed in this bid proposal.
Advertised bids will be tabulated and a copy of the tabulation will be forwarded to each responding bidder after nine (9) working days.
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