Two Year Pre-Placed Emergency Contract for Water Line Point Repairs

The Jefferson Parish Department of Water is seeking a contractor to provide emergency replacement and repair of existing waterlines on an as-needed basis. The contract will be for a period of two years, with the option to extend until the end of the calendar year if a new contract for the same scope of work has not been entered into by May 1st. The contractor will be required to respond to emergencies immediately upon notification, with a maximum response time of one hour. The contractor will be paid on a unit price basis, with payment for work performed to be made upon completion of the work. The contractor will be required to furnish all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to complete the work, except for pipe, fittings, valves, and fire hydrants, which will be furnished by the Parish. • The contractor must have a minimum of two certified welders/pipe fitters. • The contractor must have a current LDHH Class IV operator's license for water distribution systems. • The contractor must have the ability and resources to fabricate fittings for repair of water mains. • The contractor must maintain a minimum of four repair crews and two restoration crews at all times. • The contractor must have a minimum of two contact employees, one primary and one backup, available 24 hours a day.