ST. TAMMANY PARISH
MICHAEL B. COOPER
PARISH PRESIDENT
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
ST. TAMMANY PARISH
Sealed bids will be received by the Department of Procurement until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May
12, 2026, and then opened and read publicly at that time by the Procurement Staff for the following
project:
Bid #26-26-2– 700 Gallon Trailer Mounted Jet Rodder
This bid package is available online at www.bidexpress.com or LaPAC
https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/osp/lapac/dspBid.cfm?search=department&term=185. It is
the Vendor’s responsibility to check Bid Express or LaPAC frequently for any possible addenda
that may be issued. The Parish is not responsible for a Vendor’s failure to download any addenda
documents required to complete a submission.
The project classification is:
MATERIALS
Paper Bids must be sealed. In addition, the outside of the envelope, box, or package containing the
Bid shall be marked with the following information. Name and Address of the Bidder, Bid
Number, and the Bid Name. Bids submitted without this information may be deemed non-
responsive.
Bids will be received at 21454 Koop Dr., Suite 2F, Mandeville, LA 70471 from each bidder or his
agent and given a written receipt, by certified mail with return receipt requested, or electronically
at www.bidexpress.com.
The Procurement Department can be contacted by telephone at (985) 898-2520 or via e-mail at
Procurement@stpgov.org. St. Tammany Parish Government reserves the right to reject any or all
quotes and to waive informalities.
PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 628 | COVINGTON, LOUISIANA | 70434 | PROCUREMENT@STPGOV.ORG | 985-898-2520
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BID PROPOSAL
ST. TAMMANY PARISH
GOVERNMENT
BID PACKAGE FOR
700 GALLON TRAILER MOUNTED JET RODDER
BID NO.: 26-26-2
April 9, 2026
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Table of Contents
Section 01
Section 02
Section 03
Section 04
Section 05
Table of Contents
Instructions to Bidders
Specifications
Material Bid Price Sheet
Sample Contract
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Section 02
Instructions to Bidders
Bidders are urged to promptly review the requirements of this specification and submit
questions for resolution as early as possible during the bid period. Questions or concerns must be
submitted in writing to the Procurement Department no later than 2:00 CST seven (7) working
days prior to the bid opening date. Otherwise, this will be construed as acceptance by the bidders
that the intent of the specifications is clear and that competitive bids may be obtained as specified
herein. Protests with regard to the specification documents will not be considered after bids are
opened.
1. Bid security is not required for this bid. Be sure that your bid is properly signed. The bid
must be fully completed.
2. The Owner is the St. Tammany Parish Government (the “Parish”).
3. The terms “he/his” and “it/its” may be used interchangeably.
4. The terms “Owner,” the “Parish,” and “St. Tammany Parish” may be used interchangeably.
5. The successful Bidder shall complete delivery in the time stipulated by the Bidder in
the space provided in Section 4 - “Material Bid Price Form” for that purpose. Any
requests for extension of time shall be submitted in accordance with the General and any
Supplementary Conditions. Said request will reflect the days requested and the reason for
same. No extension request is guaranteed or absolute.
6. Bidder specifically understands that acknowledgment of the General Conditions is
required. The Bidder’s signature on the “Material Bid Price Form” will serve as
acknowledgment of the Bidder’s receipt and understanding of any Supplementary
Conditions.
7. Only the Material Bid Price Form and written evidence of authority of person signing the
bid shall be submitted on or before the bid opening time and date provided for in the Bid
Documents. Necessary copies of the Material Bid Price Form will be furnished for
Bidding.
8. All other documents and information required are to be submitted by the low Bidder within
ten (10) days after the opening of the bids, and at the same time of day and location as
given for the opening of the bids in the Bid Documents.
9. Each Bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope, unless submitted electronically. The
outside of the envelope shall show the name and address of the Bidder, and the Project
name and the Bid number. In the case of an electronic bid proposal, a vendor may submit
an authentic digital signature on the electronic bid proposal and the Bid number.
10. The price quoted for Materials shall be stated in figures on the Material Bid Price Form.
The price in the Bid shall include all costs including freight necessary for the complete
delivery of the Materials in full conformity with the conditions of the Contract Documents,
and shall include all applicable Federal, State, Parish, Municipal or other taxes.
11. The Bid shall be signed by the Bidder. The information required on the Material Price Form
must be provided. Evidence of agency, corporate, or partnership authority is required and
shall be provided in conformance with LSA-R.S. 38:2212(B).
12. Bidders shall not attach any conditions or provisions to the Bid. Any conditions or
provisions so attached may, at the sole option of the Owner, cause rejection of the Bid.
13. A Bid may be withdrawn at any time prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of Bids,
provided the request is in writing, executed by the Bidder or its duly authorized
representative and is filed with the Owner prior to that time. When such a request is
received, the Bid will be returned to the Bidder unopened. A bid withdrawn under the
provisions of LSA-R.S. 38:2214(C) cannot be resubmitted.
14. Written communications, over the signature of the Bidder, to modify Proposals will be
accepted and the Proposal corrected in accordance therewith if received by the Owner prior
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to the scheduled closing time for receipt of Bids. Oral, telephonic or telegraphic
Modifications will not be considered.
15. No oral interpretation obligating the Owner will be made to any Bidder as to the meaning
of the Drawings, Specifications and Contract Documents. Every request for such an
interpretation shall be made in writing and addressed and forwarded to the Owner.
Inquiries received within seven (7) days prior to the day fixed for opening of the Bids may
not be given consideration. Every interpretation made to the Bidder shall be in the form of
an addendum to the Specifications. All such Addenda shall become part of the Contract
Documents. Failure of the Owner to send or failure of Bidder to receive any such
interpretation shall not relieve any Bidder from any obligation under this Bid as submitted
without Modification. All Addenda shall be issued in accordance with the Public Bid Law,
LSA-R.S. 38:2212(O).
16. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids for just cause in accordance with the
Public Bid Law, LSA-R.S. 38:2214(B). Incomplete, informal, illegible, or unbalanced Bids
may be rejected. Reasonable grounds for belief that any one Bidder is concerned directly
or indirectly with more than one Bid will cause rejection of all Bids wherein such Bidder
is concerned. If the Parish determines that the bidder is not responsive or responsible for
any reason whatsoever, the bid may be rejected in accordance with State law.
17. The Vendor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Owner from any and all suits, costs,
penalties or claims for infringement by reason of use or installation of any patented design,
device, material or process, or any trademark and copyright in connection with the Work
agreed to be performed under this Contract, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the
Owner for any costs, expenses and damages which it may be obliged to pay by reason of
any such infringement at any time during the prosecution or after completion of the Work.
18. Bidders shall familiarize themselves with and shall comply with all applicable Federal and
State Laws, municipal ordinances and the rules and regulations of all authorities. These
laws and/or ordinances will be deemed to be included in the Contract, as though herein
written in full.
19. Bidder shall thoroughly examine and be familiar with drawings, Specifications and
Contract Documents. The failure or omission of any Bidder to receive or examine any
form, instrument, Drawing or document shall in no way relieve any Bidder from any
obligation with respect to its Bid and the responsibility in the premises.
20. The standard contract form enclosed with the Proposal documents is a prototype. It is
enclosed with the Contract Documents for the guidance of the Owner and the Vendor. It
has important legal consequences in all respects and consultation with an attorney is
encouraged. Vendor shall be presumed to have consulted with its own independent legal
counsel.
21. Sealed Bids shall be delivered to St. Tammany Parish Government at the office of St.
Tammany Parish Government, Department of Procurement, 21454 Koop Drive, Suite
2-F, Mandeville, LA 70471, and a receipt given, until the time and date denoted in Notice
to Bidders, at which time and place the Bids shall be publicly opened and read aloud to
those present. In accordance with LSA-R.S. 38:2212(H), the designer’s final estimated cost
of construction shall be read aloud upon opening bids. Sealed Bids may also be mailed by
certified mail to St. Tammany Parish Government, Department of Procurement,
21454 Koop Drive, Suite 2-F, Mandeville, LA 70471, and must be received before the
bid opening. Bids may also be submitted electronically. Information concerning links for
electronic bidding is contained in the Notice to Bidders. It is the responsibility of the
Bidders to ensure that bids are delivered in a timely fashion. Late bids, regardless of
reason, will not be considered, and will be returned to bidder.
22. Paper bids shall be placed in a sealed envelope, marked plainly and prominently as
indicated in the Notice to Bidders, and these Instructions, and addressed:
St. Tammany Parish Government
Department of Procurement
21454 Koop Drive, Suite 2-F
Mandeville, LA 70471
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