Kenner Laketown Amphitheater., Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

The Jefferson Parish government is soliciting sealed bids for the design‑build construction of the Kenner Laketown Amphitheater, a new public entertainment venue in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The project is funded with federal Community Development Block Grant‑Disaster Recovery (CDBG‑DR) monies and must comply with a suite of federal, state, and local regulations, including prevailing‑wage and equal‑opportunity requirements. Bids are to be submitted electronically by 2:00 p.m. on 17 December 2026, with a non‑mandatory pre‑bid conference on 18 November 2026. Successful bidders must furnish performance and payment bonds, and may need to conduct their own geotechnical investigations. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder that meets all bonding, insurance, and certification criteria. • Scope: Full construction of an outdoor amphitheater (site work, structural, mechanical, electrical, acoustics, seating, landscaping). • Funding: Federal CDBG‑DR, tax‑exempt for the Parish. • Bid submission: Electronic via www.jeffparishbids.net, deadline 12/17/2026 2:00 PM CT. • Pre‑bid conference: 11/18/2026 10:00 AM, non‑mandatory, at Joseph S. Yenni Building, Elmwood, LA. • Bonds required: 5 % bid bond, performance bond, payment bond; sureties must meet Treasury Circular 570. • Mandatory compliance: Davis‑Bacon Act, Title VI, ADA, Executive Order 11246, etc. • Required documentation: UEI registration on SAM.gov, proof of geotechnical inspection (if performed), tax‑exempt certificate. • Contact: Megan Grantham, Director, Purchasing Department (phone (504) 364‑2678).