Description
The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans is seeking a qualified contractor to provide a broad portfolio of skilled and unskilled labor for its water, wastewater and related infrastructure across the New Orleans area and parts of Jefferson Parish. The contract is an indefinite‑quantity labor agreement with an initial two‑year term and three optional one‑year renewals (up to five years total). The agency requires a 30 % DBE participation goal, compliance with prevailing‑wage (Davis‑Bacon and Service Contract Act) rates, and extensive insurance coverage. Attendance at the mandatory pre‑proposal meeting on October 14 2026 is required to be eligible to submit a proposal.
• Labor categories include electricians, mechanics, welders, millwrights, laborers, coordinators, and various support trades (≈ 48 FTEs anticipated).
• Vendors must submit separate Excel and PDF cost proposals, price each labor category at “Hourly Rate × 2,080”, and include a proposer markup.
• The contract value is estimated at roughly $5 million, with payments on a time‑and‑materials basis tied to actual labor hours supplied.
• DBE goal of 30 % of labor dollars, required insurance (WC, GL, Auto, E&O), drug‑free workplace policy, and weekly labor‑cost‑performance reporting are mandatory.
• Proposals are due by 11:00 AM CST on October 29 2026; questions must be submitted by October 15 2026.