Harbor Improvements to The Bucktown Harbor Including a Precast Concret

Background

The contract is issued by the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department for the Harbor Improvements to The Bucktown Harbor, specifically focusing on the construction of a Precast Concrete Transient Dock. This project is part of the Bucktown Transient Dock Project and is funded through Federal financial assistance in the form of Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the Louisiana Office of Community Development. The goal of this contract is to enhance infrastructure and provide high-quality services while promoting diversity in procurement.

Work Details

The contractor will be responsible for the construction of a Precast Concrete Transient Dock as part of the Bucktown Harbor improvements. This includes compliance with technical specifications outlined in the contract documents, which are available for inspection at the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department. The successful bidder must conduct their own geotechnical inspection prior to starting work. The project will adhere to federal requirements related to employment conditions and minimum wage rates as specified under various acts such as the Davis Bacon Act and Section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act.

Period of Performance

The contract performance period is expected to commence upon award and will continue until project completion, with bids due on June 11, 2026.

Place of Performance

The work will be performed at The Bucktown Harbor located in Gretna, Louisiana.

Bidder Requirements

Bidders must comply with federal requirements applicable to this bid, including having an active Unique Entity ID (UEI) verified on www.sam.gov prior to award. Bidders are encouraged to involve minority and/or woman-owned business enterprises (DBEs), small businesses (including MBE’s, WBE’s), veteran-owned businesses, and Section 3 Business Concerns. Each bid must include an electronic bid surety bond equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount bid. Contractors must also comply with bonding requirements as per LA-R.S. 38:2218 and R.S. 38:2219.