Opportunity
Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #20008-RFQ2026-04-6110
Pre-Qualification of General Contractors for Community Development Construction Projects in East Baton Rouge Parish
Posted
June 18, 2026
Respond By
July 27, 2026
Identifier
20008-RFQ2026-04-6110
NAICS
236118, 236115, 236116, 238190
This opportunity seeks to establish a pool of at least 15 pre-qualified general contractors for community development construction projects in East Baton Rouge Parish. - Government Buyer: - City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge - Mayor's Office of Community Development - Purchasing Division - Scope of Work: - Home renovation projects on City-owned residential properties - Includes roof replacement, electrical/gas system repairs, window/door replacement, siding, smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, ADA modifications, lead hazard reduction, and more - Estimated funding: $500,000 for 2026; individual projects $10,000–$35,000; master contracts up to $100,000 per contractor - Commercial corridor facade improvement projects - Includes window/door repair or replacement, architectural design, exterior improvements (paint, siding, brickwork, lighting, gutters, trim), ADA accommodations, energy-efficient signage, soffit/fascia, and interior code violation corrections - Estimated funding: $150,000 for 2026; awards $10,000–$49,999 per project; master contracts up to $49,999 per contractor - New construction of homes for low-to-moderate-income families - Includes design, permitting, site prep, foundation, framing, exterior envelope, drywall, interior finishing, landscaping, and project management - Estimated project cost: up to $200,000 per home; master contracts up to $200,000 per contractor for 2026 - Funding Sources: - HUD HOME, CDBG-DR, CDBG, and other community development grants - Notable Requirements: - Contractors must hold residential and commercial licenses - Statement of Qualifications and Experience limited to 15 pages - Mandatory preproposal conference attendance - Compliance with HUD and local safety/regulatory requirements - Contractors may subcontract work without limitation - Project management will utilize the Neighborly system - No FORTIFIED roof/construction standards required - All homes will be vacant during construction - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named, as this is a qualifications-based solicitation for general contracting services.
Description
This solicitation seeks to pre-qualify residential and commercial general contractors to bid on construction projects administered through the Mayor's Office of Community Development in East Baton Rouge Parish. Projects include home renovation, commercial facade improvement, and new construction, primarily in low-to-moderate income areas. The contractor pool will be used for projects funded by HUD HOME, CDBG-DR, CDBG programs, and other community development funding sources. The solicitation aims to select a minimum of 15 qualified contractors for the pool. Work will be performed on City-owned properties as assigned by the Office of Community Development.