Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #3000026152

Operations and Maintenance Services for Caernarvon Freshwater Diversion Structure

This opportunity seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive operations and maintenance (O&M) services for the Caernarvon Freshwater Diversion Structure in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, managed by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA). - Government Buyer: - State of Louisiana, Office of State Procurement, in partnership with the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) - Products/Services Requested: - Monthly operations and maintenance of the Caernarvon Freshwater Diversion Structure - Includes routine maintenance (grass cutting, weed control, painting, lubrication, equipment upkeep, fence and generator maintenance) - 24-hour emergency operations and water control actions per CPRA guidelines - Data collection, reporting, and compliance with O&M Manual, Water Control Plan, and Annual Project Operations Plan - All necessary personnel, equipment, and supplies provided by contractor - Labor for O&M activities, measured by the hour (estimated 1,700 hours annually) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Strict insurance requirements (workers compensation, general liability, automobile liability) - Safety compliance, including adherence to EM 385-1 for work platforms - Direct coordination with the CPRA Project Manager - All work must be performed by the contractor unless prior approval for subcontracting is obtained - Compliance with labor wage laws, including the Davis Bacon Act - Award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive bidder - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; opportunity is open to all qualified bidders registered in the LaGov system - Place of Performance: - Caernarvon Freshwater Diversion Structure, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana - Coordination with CPRA offices in Baton Rouge and New Orleans

Description

This solicitation is to establish a service contract for the operation and maintenance of the Caernarvon Freshwater Diversion Structure for the Louisiana Department of Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority. The contract covers an initial one-year period starting July 1, 2026, with options to renew for two additional 12-month periods. The scope includes maintenance tasks such as grass cutting, weed control, painting, lubrication, and emergency operations including 24-hour response. The contractor will also be responsible for data collection, reporting, and compliance with specified insurance and safety requirements.

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