Invitation to Bid - Louisiana International Terminal Preliminary Demolition

The Port of New Orleans is seeking a qualified contractor to perform complete demolition and site‑clearing of the Louisiana International Terminal, including removal of structures, foundations, utilities, hazardous materials, and associated site‑wide waste management. The scope encompasses asbestos abatement, lead‑based paint handling, universal waste recycling, soil excavation with environmental sampling, and coordination with local environmental agencies. Bidders must possess the appropriate Louisiana contractor licenses (Heavy Construction) and provide a 5 % bid bond plus a performance bond. • Demolition of existing buildings, foundations, slabs, roads, fencing, towers, poles, and surface‑level utilities. • Hazardous material management: asbestos abatement (Buildings 1, 2, 5), lead‑based paint handling (Buildings 1, 4), and universal waste disposal/recycling. • Site‑wide coordination with LDEQ for soil sampling, TWIC compliance for site access, and a requirement that 60 % of work be performed on‑site with contractor’s own workforce. • Mandatory bid documents and pre‑bid conference (July 29 2026); bids submitted electronically by August 14 2026. • Required licensing: Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors – Heavy Construction classification; 5 % bid bond and performance bond required.