Invitation to Bid: Nashville-Napoleon Terminal Complex Cranes 8 & 9 Structural Inspection & Repair

The Port of New Orleans is seeking a qualified contractor to perform structural inspection and repair services on ship‑to‑shore container cranes 8 and 9 at the Nashville‑Napoleon Terminal Complex. The work includes nondestructive weld testing (visual, magnetic, ultrasonic), removal and replacement of protective coatings, provision of access equipment, and any necessary structural repairs as directed by the Engineer. The contractor must be licensed under Louisiana state contractor laws, provide a 5 % bid bond and a performance bond, and comply with TWIC security requirements. A pre‑bid meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2026, and all bids must be submitted electronically by August 21, 2026. • Perform VT, MT, and UT testing on cranes 8 & 9 and deliver comprehensive reports. • Provide equipment for access, coating removal, and coating replacement; execute as‑needed structural repairs. • Comply with Louisiana licensing (La. R.S. 37:2150) and bonding requirements (5 % bid bond, performance bond). • Attend (or view remotely) the pre‑bid conference on August 5, 2026. • Submit electronic bids by the deadline; all questions must be submitted at least seven days before bid opening.