REPAIR AND INSTALL PUMPS, MOTORS, AND EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED

INVITATION TO BID
Sealed Bid No. 26-6984
September 23, 2026
Repair and Install Pumps, Motors, and Equipment as needed
Sealed Bid No. 26-6984
The City of Kenner (also referenced as "Kenner" and "Owner") will receive sealed bids for:
REPAIR AND INSTALL PUMPS, MOTORS, AND EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED
Bidders may obtain copies of the bid documents by visiting the City of Kenner's website at
www.kenner.la.us. Bidders may also obtain copies of the bid documents and submit bids
electronically by visiting www.centralauctionhouse.com. Sealed bids may also be received by mail
or in-person until Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 9:45 a.m. CST, by the City of Kenner in the
Finance Department located at:
1610 Reverend Richard Wilson Drive
Building D
Kenner, Louisiana 70062
All interested parties are invited to attend the Bid Opening on the same day at 10:00 a.m. CST in
the City of Kenner, Building D Auditorium, 1610 Reverend Richard Wilson Drive, Kenner,
Louisiana, 70062 at which time the bids will be publicly read.
CITY OF KENNER
/s/Elizabeth Herring
Chief Financial Officer
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
B-1 Questions. Bidders should email all questions to FinContracts@kenner.la.us no later than
FIVE (5) working days prior to bid opening. All questions will be answered by addenda to all
parties recorded as having received the bidding documents. Only answers furnished by formal
written Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without
legal effect. All Addenda will be posted electronically to the City of Kenner's website at
https://www.kenner.la.us/bids.aspx and at https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/rfpc10122-city-
of-kenner-la.html for Central Bidding.
B-2 Bid Format. All bids must be written in ink or typewritten and signed by a member of the
entity or authorized representative. Bids may not be corrected or altered by erasure, strikethrough,
or any other means unless each correction is initialed by the Bidder.
B-3 Price. The City of Kenner will accept one price for each item unless otherwise indicated.
Two or more prices for one item will result in bid rejection. Failure to bid on an item will also
result in rejection of the bid.
B-4 Brand Names. Where brand names and stock numbers are specified, it is for the purpose
of establishing certain minimum standards of quality. Bids may be submitted for products of equal
quality provided brand names and stock numbers are specified.
B-5 New Materials. All materials and/or products must be new and of current manufacturer,
unless otherwise stated.
B-6 Product Data. Complete product data of equal products may be required prior to award. All
items appearing in the manufacturer's regularly published specifications furnished by the Bidder
are assumed to be included in the Bidder's proposal. Any additions, deletions, or variations from
manufacturer's regularly published specifications must be outlined in an attached letter. Minor
deviations from these specifications, which do not impair comparative functional equivalency will
be accepted.
B-7 Local Preference. By statutory authority, preference is hereby given to materials, supplies,
and provisions produced, manufactured or grown in Louisiana, quality being equal to articles
offered by competitors outside of the State (LA R.S. 38:2252).
B-8 Bid Awards. The City of Kenner reserves the right to award contracts or place orders with
the lowest responsive bidder, on a lump sum or individual item basis or such combination as shall
in its judgment be in the best interest of the city. Awards will be based on compliance with the
specifications and the delivery and/or completion date.
B-9 Delivery Charges. Freight charges should be included in total cost when quoting. If not
quoted FOB DELIVERED, freight must be quoted as a separate item. Bid may be disqualified if
not quoted FOB DELIVERED or if freight charges are not indicated on bid form.
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B-10 Estimated Quantities. Quantities listed are for bidding purposes only. Actual requirements
may be more or less than quantities listed.
B-11 Price Extensions. In case of an extension error the unit price shall prevail.
B-12 Withdrawal. All bids submitted shall remain binding and may not be withdrawn for a
period of forty-five (45) days after the scheduled closing date for receiving bids, except as provided
for in La R.S. 38:2214(C) & (D).
B-13 Bidder Certifications. By submitting a bid, the bidder certifies that it has a) carefully
examined and understands the Bidding Documents, b) has not received, relied on, or based his bid
on any verbal instructions contrary to the Bidding Documents or any addenda, c) has personally
inspected and is familiar with the project site, and hereby proposes to provide all labor, materials,
tools, appliances and facilities as required to perform, in a workmanlike manner, all work and
services for the construction and completion of the referenced project all in strict accordance with
the Bidding Documents prepared by the City of Kenner. The bidder further if awarded they agrees
to the agreement term and condition set out in these bid documents.
B-14 Acceptance of Bids. The acceptance and rejection of bids will be in accordance with the
Louisiana Public Bid Law. Kenner will consider compliance with the prescribed requirements, the
qualifications of the Bidders, and price to determine the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder
for award.
Documentation Required for Bid Submission
B-15 Corporate Resolution. If someone other than the corporate officer signs for the
Bidder/Contractor, a copy of a corporate resolution or other signature authorization shall be
required for submission of bid. Failure to include a copy of the appropriate signature authorization,
if required, may result in the rejection of the bid unless bidder has complied with La. R.S.
38:2212(A)(l )(c) or RS 38:2212 (0). Bidders may use the form provided and attach to the proposal
if needed.
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BID FORM
TO: CITY OF KENNER/WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT BID FOR: SEALED BID 26-6984
1610 REVEREND RICHARD WILSON DRIVE REAPAIR AND INSTALL PUMPS,
KENNER, LOUISIANA 70062 MOTORS, AND EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED
The undersigned bidder hereby declares and represents that she/he; a) has carefully examined and understands the
Bidding Documents, b) has not received, relied on, or based his bid on any verbal instructions contrary to the
Bidding Documents or any addenda, c) has personally inspected and is familiar with the project site, and hereby
proposes to provide all labor, materials, tools, appliances and facilities as required to perform, in a workmanlike
manner, all work and services for the construction and completion of the referenced project, all in strict accordance
with the Bidding Documents prepared by: CITY OF KENNER and dated: SEPTEMBER 23, 2026.
Bidders must acknowledge all addenda. The Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following ADDENDA: (Enter the
number assigned to each of the addenda that the Bidder is acknowledging)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL BID: For all work required by the Bidding Documents (including any and all unit prices designated "Base
Bid") the sum of:
____________________________________________________________________Dollars ($________________)
NAME OF BIDDER: __________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS OF BIDDER: _______________________________________________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS OF BIDDER: ________________________________________________________________
LOUISIANA CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE NUMBER: _____________________________________________
NAME OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY OF BIDDER: ____________________________________________
TITLE OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY OF BIDDER: ____________________________________________
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY OF BIDDER: ______________________________________
DATE: ____________________
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BID FORM
UNIT PRICE FORM
TO: CITY OF KENNER/WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT BID FOR: SEALED BID 26-6984
1610 REVEREND RICHARD WILSON DRIVE REPAIR AND INSTALL PUMPS,
KENNER, LOUISIANA 70062 MOTORS, AND EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED
UNIT PRICES: This form shall be used for any and all work required by the Bidding Documents and described as
unit prices.
Amounts shall be stated in figures and only in figures.
DESCRIPTION: MOTOR REWINDER
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
1 1 HOUR
DESCRIPTION: MECHANIC (PUMP/MOTOR)
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
2 1 HOUR
DESCRIPTION: MECHANIC HELPER
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
3 1 HOUR
DESCRIPTION: MACHINIST
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
4 1 HOUR
DESCRIPTION: FABRICATION LABORER
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
5 1 HOUR
DESCRIPTION: TRUCK CRANE W/OPERATOR (UP TO 10 TONS)
REF. NO. QUANTITY: UNIT OF MEASURE: UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENSION (Quantity times Unit Price)
6 1 HOUR
Wording for "DESCRIPTION" is to be provided by the Owner
All quantities are estimated. The contractor will be paid upon actual quantities as verified by Owner.
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SAMPLE CORPORATE RESOLUTION
EXCERPT FROM MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
___________________________________________________________
AT THE MEETING OF DIRECTORS OF , DULY NOTICED
AND HELD ON , , A QUORUM BEING THERE PRESENT, ON
MOTION DULY MADE AND SECONDED, IT WAS RESOLVED THAT
________________________, BE AND IS HEREBY APPOINTED, CONSTITUTED AND
DESIGNATED AS AGENT AND ATTORNEY-IN-FACT OF THE CORPORATION WITH
FULL POWER AND AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THIS CORPORATION IN ALL
NEGOTIATIONS, BIDDING, CONCERNS AND TRANSACTIONS WITH THE CITY OF
KENNER OR ANY OF ITS AGENCIES, DEPARTMENTS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE EXECUTION OF ALL BIDS, PAPERS,
DOCUMENTS, AFFIDAVITS, BONDS, SURETIES, CONTRACTS AND ACTS AND TO
RECEIVE AND RECEIPT THEREFOR ALL PURCHASE ORDERS AND NOTICES ISSUED
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ANY SUCH BID OR CONTRACT, THIS
CORPORATION HEREBY RATIFYING, APPROVING, CONFIRMING AND ACCEPTING
EACH AND EVERY SUCH ACT PERFORMED BY SAID AGENT AND ATTORNEY-IN-
FACT.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THE FOREGOING TO BE A TRUE
AND CORRECT COPY OF AN EXCERPT OF THE
MINUTES OF THE ABOVE DATED MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SAID CORPORATION,
AND THE SAME HAS NOT BEEN REVOKED OR
RESCINDED.
________________________________________________
SECRETARY
________________________________________________
DATE
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AGREEMENT
This Agreement is entered into between the City of Kenner, Louisiana, ("Kenner"), a local
governmental subdivision of the State of Louisiana, and Successful Bidder for Sealed Bid 26-6984,
("Contractor") authorized to do business in the State of Louisiana:
1. Scope of Work: Contractor will repair and install pumps, motors, and equipment as
needed. All work shall meet or exceed all local, state, federal, and manufacturer's codes
and guidelines.
2. Effective Date: Upon the signature of the last party, this Agreement will be effective and
will terminate June 30, 2028.
3. Agreement Amount: This Agreement will not exceed $300,000.00 annually.
4. Terms of Payment: Payment will be made only upon completion and acceptance of the
project by Kenner. Contractor shall invoice Kenner upon completion of work by e-mail to
purchasingdepartment@kenner.la.us. Invoices must be submitted within forty (40) days of
services/materials billed for. Invoices submitted after this period are subject to non-
payment by Kenner.
5. Notices: Any communications shall be in writing and delivered personally, electronically
or by certified mail as follows:
Notices should be sent to Kenner at the following address:
Department of Wastewater
c/o Director
1610 Reverend Richard Wilson Drive
Kenner, Louisiana 70062
Notices should be sent to Contractor at the address provided on the Bid Form.
Written notices delivered personally, electronically or by certified mail, shall be deemed
communicated as of actual receipt, in accordance with this paragraph.
6. Insurance: Contractor shall maintain insurance coverage in conformity with the Insurance
Specifications provided for in Sealed Bid 26-6984 and attached, if applicable. Contractor
shall provide a certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage prior to the execution of
this Agreement.
7. Bonds: Payment and performance bonds will NOT be required. The payment and
performance bonds shall be in conformity with the Insurance Specification provided for in
Sealed Bid 26-6984 and attached, if applicable. Contractor shall supply the performance
and payment bonds prior to the execution of this Agreement.
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8. Permits and Licensing: Contractor shall obtain any and all permits and/or licensing for
the work to be performed when required by the City of Kenner Code of Ordinances
and/or by Louisiana law. When applicable, Contractor shall be responsible for the
payment of these permits and licenses, and all permits and licenses must be obtained
prior to the execution of this Agreement.
9. Termination for Cause: Kenner may terminate this Agreement for cause based upon the
failure of the Contractor to comply with the terms and/or conditions of the Agreement, or
failure to fulfill its performance obligations pursuant to this Agreement, provided that
Kenner shall give Contractor written notice specifying the Contractor's failure. If within
thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice, the Contractor shall not have corrected such
failure, or in the case of failure which cannot be corrected in thirty (30) days, begun in
good faith to correct such failure and thereafter proceeded diligently to complete such
correction, then Kenner may, at its option, place the Contractor in default and the
Agreement shall terminate on the date specified in such notice. Contractor may exercise
any rights available to it under Louisiana law to terminate for cause upon the failure of
Kenner to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, provided reasonable
opportunity for Kenner to cure the defect.
10. Termination for Convenience: Kenner may terminate the Agreement at any time by
giving thirty (30) days written notice to the Contractor of such termination or negotiating
with the Contractor an effective date. In the event of termination of this Agreement,
because of any of the above, the Contractor shall be paid for work performed in a
satisfactory manner prior to the Contractor's receipt of written notice of termination.
11. Conflict of Interest: By signing this Agreement, the Contractor covenants that there is no
public or private interest, direct or indirect, and shall not acquire directly or indirectly in
the future, any such interest which does or may conflict in any manner with the
performance of services rendered by the Contractor of obligations under this Agreement.
Any conflicts shall be timely disclosed to Kenner and Kenner shall determine whether the
conflict is cause for non-execution or termination of this Agreement. The Contractor
further covenants that, in the performance of this Agreement, no person having such an
interest as described above shall be employed by the Contractor.
12. Discrimination: The Contractor agrees to abide by the requirements of the following as
applicable: Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Equal
Opportunity Act of 1972, Federal Executive Order 11246, the Federal Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, as amended, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974,
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Act of 1975, and Contractor agrees
to abide by the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Contractor
agrees to provide a work environment free of potential harassment and not to discriminate
in its employment practices, and will render services under this Agreement without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, political
affiliation, or disabilities. Any act of discrimination committed by Contractor, or failure to
comply with these statutory obligations when applicable shall be grounds for termination
of this Agreement.
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13. Audit: When applicable, it is agreed that Kenner or its designee shall have the option of
auditing all accounts of the Contractor which relate to this Agreement.
14. Non-assignability: Contractor shall not assign any interest in this Agreement and shall not
transfer any interest in the same (whether by assignment or novation), without the prior
written consent of Kenner, provided, however, that claims for money due or to become due
to the Contractor from Kenner under this Agreement may be assigned to a bank, trust
company, or other financial institution without such approval. Notice of any such
assignment or transfer shall be promptly furnished to Kenner.
15. Taxes: Contractor agrees that the responsibility for payment of taxes from the funds thus
received under this Agreement and/or council appropriation shall be said Contractor's
obligation as per La. R. S. 47:301 et seq., all governmental bodies are excluded from
payment of sales taxes to any Louisiana taxing body.
16. Independent Contractor: While in the performance of providing services or carrying out
obligations under this Agreement, Contractor and/or its employees shall be acting in the
capacity of independent contractor(s) and not as employee(s) of Kenner. Kenner shall not
be obligated to any person, Contractor, corporation, or other entity for any obligation of
the Contractor arising from performance of services under this Agreement. Contractor
expressly acknowledges and agrees that nothing contained in this Agreement shall be
construed in any manner as creating or establishing the relationship of employer/employee
between the Contractor and Kenner. It is further expressly declared and acknowledged
between the parties entering into this Agreement that the Contractor and/or its employees
are independent Contractor(s) and as such shall not receive nor be entitled to any benefits
from Kenner, including but not limited to benefits relating to life and/or medical insurance,
workers' compensation coverage, accrued sick or annual leave, retirement, FICA, social
security, or unemployment compensation coverage. Sole compensation consists of fees
earned in connection with the scope of work described above and the terms of payment
agreed to by the parties.
17. Ownership of Records: When applicable, all records, reports, documents, or other
material related to this Agreement and/or obtained or prepared by the Contractor in
connection with the performance of the services contracted for shall become the property
of Kenner, and shall, upon request, be returned by the Contractor to Kenner, at the
Contractor's expense, at the termination or the expiration of this Agreement.
18. Entire Agreement: This Agreement represents the entire Agreement between the parties
with respect to the subject matter for this Agreement. Any alterations, variations,
modifications, or waivers of provisions of this Agreement shall be valid only when they
have been reduced to writing, duly signed, and attached to the original of this Agreement.
No claim for services furnished or requested for reimbursement by Contractor, not
provided for in this Agreement, shall be allowed by Kenner.
19. Hold Harmless: Contractor agrees to protect, defend, indemnify, save and hold harmless
Kenner, all Kenner Departments, Agencies, Boards and Commissions, its officers, agents,
servants and employees, including volunteers, from and against any and all claims,
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