REFURBISH, FURNISH AND INSTALL ONE (1) 2.0M KLAMPRESS BELT FILTER PRESS

INVITATION TO BID
Sealed Bid No. 26-6970
May 6, 2026
Refurbish, Furnish and Install One (1) 2.0M Klampress Belt Filter Press
Sealed Bid No. 26-6970
The City of Kenner (also referenced as "Kenner" and "Owner") will receive sealed bids for:
REFURBISH, FURNISH AND INSTALL ONE (1) 2.0 KLAMPRESS
BELT FILTER PRESS
Bidders may obtain copies of the bid documents by visiting the City of Kenner's website at
www.kenner.la.us. Bidders may also obtain copies of the bid documents and submit bids
electronically by visiting www.centralauctionhouse.com. Sealed bids may also be received by mail
or in-person until Friday, June 5, 2026 at 9:45 a.m. CST, by the City of Kenner in the Finance
Department located at:
1610 Reverend Richard Wilson Drive
Building D
Kenner, Louisiana 70062
All interested parties are invited to attend the Bid Opening on the same day at 10:00 a.m. in the
City of Kenner, Building D Auditorium, 1610 Reverend Richard Wilson Drive, Kenner, Louisiana,
70062 at which time the bids will be publicly read.
CITY OF KENNER
/s/Elizabeth Herring
Chief Financial Officer
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
B-1 Questions. Bidders should email all questions to FinContracts@kenner.la.us no later than
FIVE (5) working days prior to bid opening. All questions will be answered by addenda to all
parties recorded as having received the bidding documents. Only answers furnished by formal
written Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without
legal effect. All Addenda will be posted electronically to the City of Kenner's website at
https://www.kenner.la.us/bids.aspx and at https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/rfpc10122-city-
of-kenner-la.html for Central Bidding.
B-2 Bid Format. All bids must be written in ink or typewritten and signed by a member of the
entity or authorized representative. Bids may not be corrected or altered by erasure, strikethrough,
or any other means unless each correction is initialed by the Bidder.
B-3 Price. The City of Kenner will accept one price for each item unless otherwise indicated.
Two or more prices for one item will result in bid rejection. Failure to bid on an item will also
result in rejection of the bid.
B-4 Brand Names. 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.
B-5 New Materials. All materials and/or products must be new and of current manufacturer,
unless otherwise stated.
B-6 Product Data. Complete product data of equal products may be required prior to award. All
items appearing in the manufacturer's regularly published specifications furnished by the Bidder
are assumed to be included in the Bidder's proposal. Any additions, deletions, or variations from
manufacturer's regularly published specifications must be outlined in an attached letter. Minor
deviations from these specifications, which do not impair comparative functional equivalency will
be accepted.
B-7 Local Preference. By statutory authority, preference is hereby given to materials, supplies,
and provisions produced, manufactured or grown in Louisiana, quality being equal to articles
offered by competitors outside of the State (LA R.S. 38:2252).
B-8 Bid Awards. The City of Kenner reserves the right to award contracts or place orders with
the lowest responsive bidder, on a lump sum or individual item basis or such combination as shall
in its judgment be in the best interest of the city. Awards will be based on compliance with the
specifications and the delivery and/or completion date.
B-9 Delivery Charges. Freight charges should be included in total cost when quoting. If not
quoted FOB DELIVERED, freight must be quoted as a separate item. Bid may be disqualified if
not quoted FOB DELIVERED or if freight charges are not indicated on bid form.
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B-10 Estimated Quantities. Quantities listed are for bidding purposes only. Actual requirements
may be more or less than quantities listed.
B-11 Price Extensions. In case of an extension error the unit price shall prevail.
B-12 Withdrawal. All bids submitted shall remain binding and may not be withdrawn for a
period of forty-five (45) days after the scheduled closing date for receiving bids, except as provided
for in La R.S. 38:2214(C) & (D).
B-13 Bidder Certifications. By submitting a bid, the bidder certifies that it has a) carefully
examined and understands the Bidding Documents, b) has not received, relied on, or based his bid
on any verbal instructions contrary to the Bidding Documents or any addenda, c) has personally
inspected and is familiar with the project site, and hereby proposes to provide all labor, materials,
tools, appliances and facilities as required to perform, in a workmanlike manner, all work and
services for the construction and completion of the referenced project all in strict accordance with
the Bidding Documents prepared by the City of Kenner. The bidder further if awarded they agrees
to the agreement term and condition set out in these bid documents.
B-14 Acceptance of Bids. The acceptance and rejection of bids will be in accordance with the
Louisiana Public Bid Law. Kenner will consider compliance with the prescribed requirements, the
qualifications of the Bidders, and price to determine the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder
for award.
Documentation Required for Bid Submission
B-15 Louisiana License Requirements. Bidder will obtain licensing in accordance with LA R.S.
37:2150 - 2173 prior to submitting a bid. Bidder will display its license number on the bid
envelope. In the case of an electronic bid proposal, Bidder may submit an authentic digital
signature on the electronic bid proposal accompanied by the contractor's license number. If the bid
does not display the contractor's license number on the bid envelope, the bid shall be automatically
rejected, returned to the bidder marked "Rejected", and not be read aloud.
B-16 Bid Security. If Bidder's Bid is $250,000.00 or more, Bidder must submit Bid Security in
the form of bid bond, cashier's check, or certified check in the amount of 5% of the contract price
in favor of the City of Kenner. If submitting Bid electronically, a bid bond is the only acceptable
form of bid security. The Bid Security shall be forfeited to the Owner if the Bid is accepted and
the Bidder should fail to enter into an Agreement.
B-17 Corporate Resolution. If someone other than the corporate officer signs for the
Bidder/Contractor, a copy of a corporate resolution or other signature authorization shall be
required for submission of bid. Failure to include a copy of the appropriate signature authorization,
if required, may result in the rejection of the bid unless bidder has complied with La. R.S.
38:2212(A)(l )(c) or RS 38:2212 (0). Bidders may use the form provided and attach to the proposal
if needed.
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LOUISIANA UNIFORM PUBLIC WORK BID FORM
TO: CITY OF KENNER/WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT BID FOR: SEALED BID 26-6970
1610 REVEREND RICHARD WILSON DRIVE REFURBISH, FURNISH AND INSTALL
KENNER, LOUISIANA 70062 ONE (1) 2.0M KLAMPRESS
BELT FILTER PRESS
The undersigned bidder hereby declares and represents that she/he; a) has carefully examined and understands the
Bidding Documents, b) has not received, relied on, or based his bid on any verbal instructions contrary to the
Bidding Documents or any addenda, c) has personally inspected and is familiar with the project site, and hereby
proposes to provide all labor, materials, tools, appliances and facilities as required to perform, in a workmanlike
manner, all work and services for the construction and completion of the referenced project, all in strict accordance
with the Bidding Documents prepared by: CITY OF KENNER and dated: MAY 6, 2026
Bidders must acknowledge all addenda. The Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following ADDENDA: (Enter the
number the Designer has assigned to each of the addenda that the Bidder is acknowledging)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________.
TOTAL BASE BID: For all work required by the Bidding Documents (including any and all unit prices designated
"Base Bid" * but not alternates) (SEE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS) the sum of:
Dollars ($ )
ALTERNATES: For any and all work required by the Bidding Documents for Alternates including any and all unit
prices designated as alternates in the unit price description.
Alternate No. 1 (Owner to provide description of alternate and state whether add or deduct) for the lump sum of:
Dollars ($ )
Alternate No. 2 (Owner to provide description of alternate and state whether add or deduct) for the lump sum of:
Dollars ($ )
Alternate No. 3 (Owner to provide description of alternate and state whether add or deduct) for the lump sum of:
Dollars ($ )
NAME OF BIDDER:
ADDRESS OF BIDDER:
EMAIL ADDRESS OF BIDDER:
LOUISIANA CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE NUMBER:
NAME OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY OF BIDDER:
TITLE OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY OF BIDDER:
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY OF BIDDER:
DATE:
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BID BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that we, the undersigned, _____________________
as PRINCIPAL, and as SURETY, are held and firmly bound
unto the City of Kenner, State of Louisiana, acting herein by and through the City Council, the
governing authority for said City, hereinafter called the "OWNER", in the penal sum of:
DOLLARS ($ ) lawful money
of the United States, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves,
our heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these
presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that whereas the Principal has submitted
the accompanying Bid dated _________________, _______, for REFURBISH, FURNISH AND
INSTALL ONE (1) 2.0M KLAMPRESS BELT FILTER PRESS.
NOW, THEREFORE, if the Principal shall not withdraw said Bid within the period specified
herein after the opening of the same or, if no period be specified, within sixty (60) days after the
said opening, and shall within the period specified therefor or, if no period be specified, within
twelve (12) days after the prescribed forms are presented to him for signature, enter into a written
Contract with the OWNER in accordance with the Bid as accepted, and give bond with good
sufficient surety and sureties, as may be required, for the faithful performance and proper
fulfillment of such Contact; or in the event of the withdrawal of said Bid within the period
specified, or the failure to enter into such Contract and give such bond within the time specified,
if the Principal shall pay the OWNER the difference between the amount specified in said bid and
the amount for which the OWNER may procure the required work or supplies, or both, if the latter
be in excess of the former, then the above obligation shall be void and of no effect, otherwise, to
remain in full force and virtue.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above bounded parties have executed this instrument under their
several seals this day of , , and these presents signed by its undersigned
representative, pursuant to authority of its governing body.
In Presence of:
______________________________________________________________________________
(Individual Principal)
______________________________________________________________________________
(Business Address, including Zip Code)
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________________________________ ______________________________
(Partnership) (Seal)
ATTEST: BY:__________________________
________________________________ _____________________________
(Corporate Principal
(Business Address, including Zip Code)
ATTEST:
________________________________ ______________________________
(Corporate Surety)
(Business Address, including Zip Code)
BY: __________________________
AFFIX CORPORATE SEAL
Countersigned:
BY: __________________________________
Attorney-in-Fact*
State of: ______________________________
*Power-of-Attorney for person signing for surety company must be attached to bond.
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SAMPLE CORPORATE RESOLUTION
EXCERPT FROM MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
___________________________________________________________
AT THE MEETING OF DIRECTORS OF , DULY NOTICED
AND HELD ON , , A QUORUM BEING THERE PRESENT, ON
MOTION DULY MADE AND SECONDED, IT WAS RESOLVED THAT
________________________, BE AND IS HEREBY APPOINTED, CONSTITUTED AND
DESIGNATED AS AGENT AND ATTORNEY-IN-FACT OF THE CORPORATION WITH
FULL POWER AND AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THIS CORPORATION IN ALL
NEGOTIATIONS, BIDDING, CONCERNS AND TRANSACTIONS WITH THE CITY OF
KENNER OR ANY OF ITS AGENCIES, DEPARTMENTS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE EXECUTION OF ALL BIDS, PAPERS,
DOCUMENTS, AFFIDAVITS, BONDS, SURETIES, CONTRACTS AND ACTS AND TO
RECEIVE AND RECEIPT THEREFOR ALL PURCHASE ORDERS AND NOTICES ISSUED
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ANY SUCH BID OR CONTRACT, THIS
CORPORATION HEREBY RATIFYING, APPROVING, CONFIRMING AND ACCEPTING
EACH AND EVERY SUCH ACT PERFORMED BY SAID AGENT AND ATTORNEY-IN-
FACT.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THE FOREGOING TO BE A TRUE
AND CORRECT COPY OF AN EXCERPT OF THE
MINUTES OF THE ABOVE DATED MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SAID CORPORATION,
AND THE SAME HAS NOT BEEN REVOKED OR
RESCINDED.
________________________________________________
SECRETARY
________________________________________________
DATE
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AGREEMENT
This Agreement is entered into between the City of Kenner, Louisiana, ("Kenner"), a local
governmental subdivision of the State of Louisiana, and Successful Bidder for Sealed Bid 26-6970,
("Contractor") authorized to do business in the State of Louisiana:
1. Scope of Work: Contractor will refurbish, furnish and install one (1) 2.0m Klampress belt
filter press. All work shall meet or exceed all local, state, federal, and manufacturer's codes
and guidelines.
2. Effective Date: Upon the signature of the last party, this Agreement will be effective and
will terminate upon completion.
3. Agreement Amount: This Agreement will not exceed $300,000.00.
4. Terms of Payment: Payment will be made only upon completion and acceptance of the
project by Kenner. Contractor shall invoice Kenner upon completion of work by e-mail to
purchasingdepartment@kenner.la.us. Invoices must be submitted within forty (40) days of
services/materials billed for. Invoices submitted after this period are subject to non-
payment by Kenner.
5. Notices: Any communications shall be in writing and delivered personally, electronically
or by certified mail as follows:
Notices should be sent to Kenner at the following address:
Department of Wastewater
c/o Director
1610 Reverend Richard Wilson Drive
Kenner, Louisiana 70062
Notices should be sent to Contractor at the address provided on the Bid Form.
Written notices delivered personally, electronically or by certified mail, shall be deemed
communicated as of actual receipt, in accordance with this paragraph.
6. Insurance: Contractor shall maintain insurance coverage in conformity with the Insurance
Specifications provided for in Sealed Bid 26-6970 and attached, if applicable. Contractor
shall provide a certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage prior to the execution of
this Agreement.
7. Bonds: Payment and performance bonds will be required if Contractor's submission to
Sealed Bid 26-6970 exceeded $25,000.00. The payment and performance bonds shall be
in conformity with the Insurance Specification provided for in Sealed Bid 26-6970 and
attached, if applicable. Contractor shall supply the performance and payment bonds prior
to the execution of this Agreement.
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8. Required Affidavits: Contractor must complete the following affidavits as required by
law and provide to Kenner prior to the execution of this Agreement: Employment Verify
Affidavit (La. R.S. 38:2212.10), Non-Collusion Affidavit (La R.S. 38:2224), and Past
Criminal Convictions Affidavit (La. R.S. 38:2227).
9. Permits: Contractor shall obtain any and all permits required by the City of Kenner
Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement and shall be responsible for the payment
of these permits. All permits must be obtained prior to the start of the project.
10. Filing Fees: When required by law to be recorded, Contractor shall be responsible for
filing one complete copy of the executed Contract Documents with the Recorder of
Mortgages in Jefferson Parish and for paying all associated fees. Contractor is also
responsible for any subsequent filings required by law including change orders,
amendments, or completion certificates. Contractor shall promptly furnish recordation
information to Owner. No payment shall be made until this requirement is fulfilled.
11. Job Site Certifications: Job site must be clean and free of all litter and debris daily and
upon completion of the Agreement. Passageways must be kept clean and free of materials,
equipment, and debris at all times. Flammable material must be removed from the job site
daily because storage will not be permitted on the premises. Precautions must be exercised
at all times to safeguard the welfare of the City of Kenner and the general public.
12. Termination for Cause: Kenner may terminate this Agreement for cause based upon the
failure of the Contractor to comply with the terms and/or conditions of the Agreement, or
failure to fulfill its performance obligations pursuant to this Agreement, provided that
Kenner shall give Contractor written notice specifying the Contractor's failure. If within
thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice, the Contractor shall not have corrected such
failure, or in the case of failure which cannot be corrected in thirty (30) days, begun in
good faith to correct such failure and thereafter proceeded diligently to complete such
correction, then Kenner may, at its option, place the Contractor in default and the
Agreement shall terminate on the date specified in such notice. Contractor may exercise
any rights available to it under Louisiana law to terminate for cause upon the failure of
Kenner to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, provided reasonable
opportunity for Kenner to cure the defect.
13. Termination for Convenience: Kenner may terminate the Agreement at any time by
giving thirty (30) days written notice to the Contractor of such termination or negotiating
with the Contractor an effective date. In the event of termination of this Agreement,
because of any of the above, the Contractor shall be paid for work performed in a
satisfactory manner prior to the Contractor's receipt of written notice of termination.
14. Conflict of Interest: By signing this Agreement, the Contractor covenants that there is no
public or private interest, direct or indirect, and shall not acquire directly or indirectly in
the future, any such interest which does or may conflict in any manner with the
performance of services rendered by the Contractor of obligations under this Agreement.
Any conflicts shall be timely disclosed to Kenner and Kenner shall determine whether the
conflict is cause for non-execution or termination of this Agreement. The Contractor
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