Two Year Contract for Demolition and Associated Services for Jefferson Parish Inspection and Code Enforcement

The Jefferson Parish Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement has issued this bid for the purpose of obtaining responsive bids from responsible contractors to establish a two year contract for demolition and associated services. Jefferson Parish is seeking qualified, experienced, and licensed contractors with demonstrated skills and experience in providing these services. Jefferson Parish Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement anticipates that various types of projects will be required under this contract, including building demolitions, both residential and commercial, debris removal, demolition of slabs, the coring, draining and backfilling of pools, and securing of pool areas or buildings. Contractor is to provide all necessary equipment. materials, transportation, and labor for said services. Projects must be accomplished in a quality and timely manner. Therefore, it is important for Jefferson Parish to be able to procure such work from qualified contractors who have the integrity and reliability that will assure good faith performance. It is equally important for Jefferson Parish to procure such work in a manner that maximizes administrative efficiency, minimizes the time required to get the job started and completed, and maximizes economy and value. The awarded contract will include projects primarily for the Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement. Other projects approved by Jefferson Parish may be covered under this agreement. Any Parish Department that wishes to utilize this contract will be responsible for all invoicing and fees associated with this agreement. Any and all billing/invoicing inquiries should be made to the specific Parish Department requesting such demolition services. However, the Parish reserves the right to bid projects separately if deemed to be in Jefferson Parish's best interest. The number and aggregate dollar value of total jobs to be performed under the contracts is unknown and not guaranteed. Quantities listed are Jefferson Parish's best estimate and do not obligate Jefferson Parish to order or accept more than its actual requirements during the period of this agreement as determined by actual needs and availability of appropriated funds. A bid bond will be required with bid submission in the amount of 5% of the total bid. Vendors must submit an electronic bid bond through the respective online clearinghouse bond management system(s) as indicated in the electronic bid solicitation on Central Auction House. Vendor shall indicate the electronic bid bond number in the location specified on the electronic bid envelope. No scanned paper copies of any bid bond will be accepted as part of the electronic bid submission. The successful bidder will be required to furnish performance bond in the amount of one hundred (100%) percent of the contract price to insure the successful performance under the terms and conditions of the contract negotiated between the successful bidder and the Parish. The performance bond shall be subject to forfeiture for failure on the part of the successful bidder to perform its obligations under the contract. This bid will also require a payment bond for one hundred (100%) percent of the contract price. Both are due at the signing of the contract. Time is an essential condition of the contract. Should Contractor fail to complete a regular, non-emergency demolition within thirty-six (36) days after work order is sent to contractor, contractor shall pay to Parish, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, $50.00 per job for every day in which the work has not been completed. In addition to the daily liquidated damages, Contractor shall pay to Parish the sum of $50.00 per inspection by the Department following the initial compliance inspection. For any Emergency DBA work orders, Contractor shall pay to the Parish, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, $20 per hour for every hour in which the work has not been completed pursuant to the terms of this contract. For any expedited work orders, Contractor shall pay to the Parish, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, $20 per hour for every hour in which the work has not been completed pursuant to the terms of this contract. Should Contractor fail to complete a regular, non-emergency secure within ten (10) days after work order is sent to contractor, Contractor shall pay to the Parish, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, $25 per job for every day in which the work has not been completed. All damages from this Section shall be deducted from the Contractor's invoice. The above LA State Contractor's License will be required in accordance with LSA R.S. 37-2150 et. Seq. and such license number will be shown on the outside of the electronic bid envelope. Failure to comply will cause the bid to be rejected.

Division 01 -	General Requirements, Special Procedures, Environmental Procedures.
Division 02 -	Existing Conditions, Environmental Assessment, Hazardous Material Assessment, Site Remediation, Asbestos Remediation.