Description
The Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department is seeking bids for a one-year contract to supply limestone on an as-needed basis for the Department of Engineering. The contract requires the supplier to provide #57 limestone, grey, for pipe bedding and drainage applications, with specific sieve size and percent passing requirements. The supplier must be capable of supplying the parish with the specified quantities, both self-hauled and delivered, for a period of 12 months. The response time for both delivery and availability for pick-up and self-hauled shall be 24 hours.
Key points to consider:
• The contract is for one year, with the option for the parish to cancel the contract at any time with a 30-day written notice.
• The supplier must provide a bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid.
• The supplier must comply with all provisions of Louisiana law and the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances.
• The supplier must provide proof of insurance, including worker's compensation, commercial general liability, and business automobile liability.
• The supplier must attend a mandatory pre-bid conference and sign in and out as evidence of attendance.
• The supplier must submit a bid form, which includes a corporate resolution or sole proprietorship certification, and a bid affidavit, which includes campaign contribution disclosures, debt disclosures, and verification of employees.