Description
The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans is seeking qualified vendors to supply river sand and mason sand on a recurring basis. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder and will initially run for one year, with unit‑price coverage for two years and up to three one‑year renewal options. Deliveries are made F.O.B. to the Board’s central yard or designated pumping stations within New Orleans, with same‑day delivery required for orders under 100 cubic yards placed before 10 a.m. The vendor must maintain live telephone support (7 a.m.–2 p.m., M‑F) for order processing, meet strict DBE participation goals (30 %), and comply with extensive insurance, indemnification, and Louisiana law requirements.
• Scope: Supply of clean river sand and mason sand (by the cubic yard) for municipal water‑treatment and construction projects.
• Contract term: 1‑year initial period; unit‑price pricing for 2 years; up to three 1‑year renewal options; month‑to‑month continuation possible up to 3 months after term.
• Delivery: Truck deliveries to central yard (2900 Peoples Ave.) or any Board site within city limits; same‑day for <100 cy under 10 a.m. order.
• Pricing: FOB point of delivery; prices fixed for 90 days after bid opening.
• Pre‑bid conference: September 24, 2026 (non‑mandatory, in‑person or Teams).
• Bid deadline: October 8, 2026 11:00 a.m. CST; bid opening 11:30 a.m. CST.
• Required documentation: Bid form, DBE participation sheets, affidavits, insurance certificates, and signed cover sheet.
• Evaluation: Lowest responsive bid preferred; DBE goal of 30 % considered.
• Contact: Prentice Mackyeon, Purchasing Agent ([email protected]).