Skilled and Unskilled Labor

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Skilled and Unskilled Labor
Solicitation # 2026-SWB-56
Proposal Due Date: October 22, 2026
Proposal Due Time: 11:00 AM CST

Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans
Request for Proposal
Skilled and Unskilled Labor
The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (hereinafter referred to as "SWBNO") desires to contract a
vendor to furnish and coordinate the necessary skilled and unskilled labor as requested to perform essential
maintenance work of a critical nature, when required, throughout the various water, drainage, and sewerage
systems.
RFP will be available September 21, 2026, for download at the following websites:
SWBNO: https://www2.swbno.org/business_bidspecifications.asp
LAPAC: https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/OSP/LaPAC/dspBid.cfm?search=department&term=181
A mandatory pre-proposal conference for this RFP will be held on October 7, 2026, at 11:00 am CST at the
SWBNO Carrollton Water Plant Auditorium, 8800 South Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118 or if you
are unable to attend this in-person meeting, you can also join via teleconference call:
Microsoft Teams
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/262323533478680?p=01HjPBtgBcOFytM13a
Meeting ID: 262 323 533 478 680
Passcode: ci6n3du7
Dial in by phone
+1 504-224-8698,,854255880# United States, New Orleans
Phone conference ID: 854 255 880#
At this meeting, staff will discuss the scope of work, proposal requirements and respond to questions from the
attendees.
Attendees are required to be on time and stay throughout the meeting. Only vendors who attend this meeting
will be allowed to submit a proposal. Any submission from any firm not represented at this meeting will be
rejected.
Inquiries and/or Requests for Clarification are due to Prentice Mackyeon, on October 8, 2026, no later than
5:00 pm CST via in writing or email to cmoses@swbno.org. All responses will be posted on or before
October 14, 2026.
Proposals will be received by the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Procurement Department by
October 22, 2026, at 11:00 am local time. For submission instructions, see proposal documents.
LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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PART I. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION ............................................................................................. 5
Table of Contents
1.1 Request for Proposals .............................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Proposal Preparation ................................................................................................................................ 5
1.3 Point of Contact/ Inquiries/ Requests for Information: ........................................................................... 5
1.4 Questions and Answers ........................................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Submission of Proposals ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.6 Changes, Addendum, or Withdrawal of Proposals ................................................................................. 6
1.7 Prohibition of Communication ................................................................................................................ 6
1.8 Ownership ............................................................................................................................................... 7
1.9 Effect ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.10 Errors or Omissions ................................................................................................................................. 7
1.11 Cost of Preparation .................................................................................................................................. 7
1.12 RFP Schedule Summary .......................................................................................................................... 7
1.13 Bid Protest Procedures ............................................................................................................................ 8
1.14 Public Records Request ........................................................................................................................... 8
PART II. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Overview of the SWBNO .......................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Scope of Work ........................................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Contract Terms and Compensation ........................................................................................................... 9
2.4 Payment ................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.5 Information .............................................................................................................................................. 10
2.6 Non-Collusion Statement ........................................................................................................................ 10
2.7 Non-Solicitation Statement ..................................................................................................................... 11
2.8 Convicted Felon Statement ..................................................................................................................... 11
2.9 Insurance Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 11
2.10 Right to Audit .......................................................................................................................................... 12
2.11 Confidential Information ......................................................................................................................... 13
2.12 Confidentiality Statement ........................................................................................................................ 13
2.13 Sub-Contractor ........................................................................................................................................ 13
2.14 Non-Exclusivity Clause ........................................................................................................................... 13
PART III. PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND SELECTION ...................................................................... 14
3.1 Selection Committee ............................................................................................................................... 14
3.2 Technical Evaluation ............................................................................................................................... 14
3.3 Price Evaluation ...................................................................................................................................... 15
3.5 Best and Final Offer (BAFO) .................................................................................................................. 15
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3.6 Notification .............................................................................................................................................. 16
PART IV. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................ 17
4.1 TITLE PAGE .......................................................................................................................................... 17
4.2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................ 17
4.3 PROPOSAL CONTENT ......................................................................................................................... 17
4.4 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCE ................................................. 17
4.5 PERFORMANCE HISTORY AND CAPABILITY ............................................................................... 18
4.6 LOCATION ............................................................................................................................................. 18
4.7 ECONOMIC DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS PARTICIPATION ...................................................... 18
4.8 COST PROPOSAL (SUBMITTED SEPARATELY) ............................................................................. 19
ATTACHMENT ................................................................................................................................................ 21
COVER SHEET .............................................................................................................................................. 21
ATTACHMENT B ............................................................................................................................................ 22
PRICING FORM ............................................................................................................................................. 22
ATTACHMENT: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 23
ATTACHMENT: DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY ............................................................................. 29
ATTACHMENT: ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM POLICY .............. 31
ATTACHMENT: EDBP PARTICIPATION SUMMARY SHEET...............................................32
ATTACHMENT: EDBP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SHEET......................................................33
ATTACHMENT: SAFETY ORIENTATION NOTICE .................................................................................... 37
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PART I. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
1.1 Request for Proposals
The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (hereinafter referred to as "SWBNO") desires to contract a
vendor to furnish and coordinate the necessary skilled and unskilled labor as requested to perform essential
maintenance work of a critical nature, when required, throughout the various water, drainage, and sewerage
systems of the Sewerage and Water Board.
1.2 Proposal Preparation
Proposals submitted for consideration should follow the format and order of presentation provided in Part IV -
Proposal Submission Requirements.
1.3 Point of Contact/ Inquiries/ Requests for Information:
All correspondence and other communications regarding this RFP shall be directed to Prentice Mackyeon,
Purchasing Agent, Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, 625 St. Joseph Street, Room 133, New Orleans,
Louisiana 70165, 504-585-2368, pmackyeon@swbno.org.
Inquiries and/or Requests for Information are due to the Board's Procurement Department via email to
pmackyeon@swbno.org no later than timeline stated in the Anticipated Proposal Timetable. Any request
received after that time may not be reviewed for inclusion in this RFP. The request shall contain the requester's
name, address, and telephone number.
The Procurement Department will issue a response to any inquiry if it deems it necessary, by written addendum
to the RFP, posted on Board's website, and issued prior to the RFP's Delivery Deadline. The Respondents shall
not rely on any representation, statement or explanation other than those made in this RFP or in any addenda
issued. Where there appears to be a conflict between this RFP and any addendum issued, the last addendum issued
will prevail.
1.4 Questions and Answers
Inquiries and/or Requests for Clarification are due to Prentice Mackyeon, on October 8, 2026, no later than
5:00 pm CST via in writing or email to pmackyeon@swbno.org. All responses will be posted on or before
October 14, 2026. Do not contact other SWBNO program personnel with questions regarding this RFP.
The Procurement Department will issue a response to any inquiry if it deems it necessary, by written addendum
to the RFP, posted on SWBNO's website, and issued prior to the RFP's Delivery Deadline. The Proposers shall
not rely on any representation, statement, or explanation other than those made in this RFP or in any addenda
issued. Where there appears to be a conflict between this RFP and any addendum issued, the last addendum issued
will prevail.
1.5 Submission of Proposals
Proposers who are interested in providing services requested under this RFP can submit a proposal via email.
Submitting a response:
Electronic Submission:

(1)Digitally signed technical proposal and (1) digitally signed cost proposal in searchable PDF format
to bids@swbno.org
Subject Line: 2026-SWB-56 - Skilled and Unskilled Labor
-[Proposer Name]". If the file size of the email submission exceeds server requirements, the email submission
may be broken into smaller emails with "Part 1 of #" included at the end of each original Subject Line (e.g.
RFP# marked "2026-SWB-56 - Skilled and Unskilled Labor - [Proposer Name] - Part 1 of 3)".
Email: If the Proposer intends to submit the response by email, the date and time of the email received by the
Procurement Dept. constitutes the time stamp of receipt. The date and time of the email sent by Vendor does
NOT constitute a proof of receipt. The Procurement Dept. encourages Vendors to confirm that the response
was received timely.
Board assumes no liability for assuring accurate/complete e-mail transmission and receipt. The responsibility
solely lies with each Proposer to ensure their proposal is received at the specified email address prior to the
deadline for submission. Proposals received after the deadline, corrupted files, and incomplete submissions
(e.g., Part 1 and Part 2 of 3 are received, but Part 3 is not) may not be considered.
Fax submission will not be acceptable. Proposers e-mailing their proposals should allow sufficient time to
ensure receipt of their proposal by the time specified.
Proposers must complete all required attachments and submit along with proposal submission. Failure to
complete and submit the required documents and attachments may result in your proposal being deemed non-
responsive.
Proposals should clearly demonstrate the Proposer's qualifications to perform the needed services and attend
all factors applicable in a professional relationship.
All proposals must be received by Board on or before the Delivery Deadline. Proposals delivered after the said
deadline will not be accepted.
1.6 Changes, Addendum, or Withdrawal of Proposals
Any changes or addenda to a proposal must be submitted in writing, signed by an authorized representative of
the proposer, cross-referenced clearly to the relevant proposal section, and received by SWBNO prior to the
proposal due date and time. All changes and addenda must meet all requirements for the proposal. Any proposer
choosing to withdraw its proposal must submit a written withdrawal request to SWBNO prior to the proposal due
date and time.
The Board reserves the right to reject any and all responses to the RFP (with reasonable explanation) and/or to
waive any informality in evaluating the RFP responses if it deems this to be in the best interest of the Board, its
customers, and the general public. The Board reserves the right to qualify Proposers as it deems in its best interest.
1.7 Prohibition of Communication
From the time of advertising, and until the final award, there is a prohibition on communication by Respondents
(or anyone on their behalf) with Board's staff, Selection Committee members and elected officials. This does not
apply to oral presentations before selection committees, contract negotiations, or communications at any time
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with any Board employee or elected official regarding matters not concerning this RFP. Breaking the established
prohibition on communication may result in a disqualification of the proposal.
1.8 Ownership
All Responses, including any submitted documents, to this RFP or any resulting solicitation are the property of
the Board for all purposes. Respondents must clearly mark individual documents or information that the applicant
claims are exempt from public record disclosure and specifically justify the exemption. The Board does not
guarantee the confidentiality of submissions.
1.9 Effect
This RFP and any related discussions, evaluations, qualifications, or resulting solicitations by the Board or any
person on its behalf create no rights or obligations whatsoever except as provided in this RFP. The Board may
cancel or modify this RFP or any resulting solicitation at any time at will, with or without notice. Anything to
the contrary notwithstanding, any professional services agreement executed by the Board will be issued the
exclusive statement of rights and obligations extending from this solicitation.
1.10 Errors or Omissions
The Board will not be liable for any error in any proposal. Respondent will not be allowed to alter proposal
documents after the deadline for proposal submission, except under the following condition: The Board reserves
the right to make corrections or clarifications due to patent errors identified in proposals by the Board or the
Respondent. The Board, at its option, has the right to require clarification or additional information from the
Respondent.
1.11 Cost of Preparation
The Board is not liable for any costs incurred by prospective Respondents or Proposers prior to issuance of or
entering into a Contract. Costs associated with developing the proposal, preparing for oral presentations, and any
other expenses incurred by the Respondent in responding to the RFP are entirely the responsibility of the
Respondent, and shall not be reimbursed in any manner by the Board.
1.12 RFP Schedule Summary
The events and dates summarized in Table 1 represent milestones in SWBNO's RFP process; however,
SWBNO reserves the right to deviate from this schedule.
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Table 1. Anticipated RFP Schedule Summary
Event Date Local Time
September 21, 2026
RFP Release
October 7, 2026
Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting
Deadline for SWBNO receipt of written
October 8, 2026 5:00pm
questions from prospective proposers
October 14, 2026
Responses to questions/clarification
October 22, 2026 11:00am
Proposal due date and time
1.13 Bid Protest Procedures
Any formal protest against the recommendation of award which is to be made by an aggrieved Proposer must be
submitted in writing to the Procurement Director, Cashanna K Moses at cmoses@swbno.org according to
Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Policy 83(R): Procedural Rules for Bid Appeals.
1.14 Public Records Request
To request a public record for the proposal documents, please submit to the following website:
https://swbno.nextrequest.com/
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PART II. GENERAL INFORMATION
Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans
Request for Proposals
Skilled and Unskilled Labor
2.1 Overview of the SWBNO
The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) operates and maintains infrastructure through
Orleans Parish to provide safe drinking water to support fire protection and the public health of all residents,
improve sewerage collection services to support public safety and sanitation, and more effectively collect and
convey stormwater out of the City of New Orleans to reduce the risk from flood events. SWBNO remains
diligent in improving public safety for the citizens of New Orleans continuously at a reasonable cost to the
community.
2.2 Scope of Work
The work to be performed under this contract consists of providing the necessary skilled and unskilled labor and
coordination where specifically requested to perform essential maintenance work of a critical nature, when
required, throughout the various water, drainage, and sewerage systems of the Sewerage and Water Board of
New Orleans. All materials, machinery, equipment, and supplies will be furnished by SWBNO. Skilled trade
personnel are required to supply their own tools specific to their trade. Work is anticipated to begin without delay
upon contract execution. When SWBNO needs additional workers to do maintenance, the Proposer shall provide
these workers within a maximum time frame of five (5) days. This additional scope would be agreed upon prior to
start of these employees.
2.3 Contract Terms and Compensation
The contract period is two (2) years with three (3) one-year renewals and is scheduled with initiation of the
contract period following approval by the SWBNO Board of Directors (Board) and issuance of Notice to Proceed
and Purchase Order.
2.3.1 Compensation for Public Works Projects:
29 CFR 1.6(c)(2)(iii)(B) - Some contracts call for construction, alteration, and/or repair work over a
period of time that is not tied to the completion of any particular project. Examples of such
contracts include, but are not limited to, indefinite-delivery-indefinite-quantity construction
contracts to perform any necessary repairs to a Federal facility over a period of time; long-term
operations-and-maintenance contracts that may include construction, alteration, and/or repair work
covered by Davis-Bacon labor standards; or schedule contracts or blanket purchase agreements in
which a contractor agrees to provide certain construction work at agreed-upon prices to Federal
agencies. These types of contracts often involve a general commitment to perform necessary
construction as the need arises, but do not necessarily specify the exact construction to be
performed.
For the types of contracts described here, the contracting agency must incorporate into the contract
the most recent revision(s) of any applicable wage determination(s) on each anniversary date of the
contract's award (or each anniversary date of the beginning of construction when there is no award)
unless the agency has sought and received prior written approval from the Department for an
alternative process.
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2.3.2 Compensation for other projects:
The Proposer will compensate all laborers and mechanics employed under this Agreement, or any associated
contract or subcontract, at no less than the minimum wage rate determined by secretary of the United States
Department of Labor to be the prevailing wage of the corresponding classes of laborers and mechanics
employed on projects of a similar character, within the city of New Orleans.
2.3.3 Compensation for FEMA Funded Projects:
The work to be performed may in the future be federally funded. FEMA funding may attach to work
performed at the Board due to a Hurricane for example. At that time the Proposer shall be required to comply
with federal law concerning the prevailing wage schedule for the State of Louisiana, Parish of Orleans, and
selection of Heavy Industrial construction type; the federal prevailing wage schedule for the state of
Louisiana, parish of Orleans, and selection of Service Contracts where required.
* No compensation will be allowed for stand-by time or "Minimum time" during inclement
weather, etc., that is, the compensation allowed will be only for the actual time worked.
Any stand-by or minimum time pay which would be due to the workman under the various
craft agreements must be absorbed within the total price proposed.
* When required due to the needs of the business, workers may be asked to work overtime.
Overtime is actual hours worked in excess of 40 in a workweek. Workers will be paid time
and one half their regular rate of pay for all overtime hours actually worked in a workweek.
All overtime work must be approved in advance by Engineer.
2.4 Payment
The Board shall pay Proposer in accordance with the contracted prices. The Proposer will invoice the agency at
the billing address designated by the agency. Payments will be made by the Agency within approximately forty-
five (45) calendar days after receipt of a properly executed invoice, and approval by the Department or designee.
Invoices submitted without the referenced documentation will not be approved for payment until the required
information is provided.
2.5 Information
All reports, surveys, tables, charts, diagrams, product recordings and other data (including electronic, audio and
video) or documentation prepared or compiled by Proposer in connection with the performance of its obligations
under the contract, shall be the sole and exclusive property of the SWBNO. Proposer shall retain in its files,
sufficiently detailed working papers relevant to its engagement with the SWBNO. Proposer further agrees that
its working papers will be held in the strictest confidence and will not be disclosed or otherwise made available
to outside sources, except as required by law, without the written consent of the SWBNO.
2.6 Non-Collusion Statement
The Proposer confirms that this Agreement is entered into with the Board without any connection with any
person or persons making a proposal for the same services, and that it is in all respects fair and without collusion
or fraud; also that no member of the Board or public official of the City, who are by law are excluded from
participation herein, is directly or indirectly interested herein or in furnishing the services to which it relates or
in any portion of the profits thereof.
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