FURNISHING RIVER SAND AND MASON SAND - YW180015

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans issued a solicitation to supply river sand and mason sand for its operations. Three vendors submitted bids ranging from $318,000 to $457,460, all exceeding the agency’s estimated $200,000 budget. Because every bid was above the estimate, the agency rejected the proposals and will re‑advertise the requirement in the open market. No construction or installation services are included; the scope is purely material supply. This closed solicitation provides insight into the market pricing for bulk sand in the New Orleans area and indicates a likely future solicitation for the same item. • Scope: Provision of bulk river sand and mason sand (no installation). • Estimated budget: $200 k; actual bids $318 k‑$457 k. • Status: Rejected – a new solicitation will be issued. • Potential vendors: Local sand suppliers responded, suggesting an active local market.