Sealed bids are invited for a contract to furnish and install flooring as needed. Bids are due by Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 9:45 a. m. CST. The bid opening will be on the same day at 10:00 a. m. CST. Bidders can obtain bid documents and submit bids electronically via www. ***. *. * must be emailed to ***@***. *. * no later than five working days prior to bid opening. The City of Kenner reserves the right to award contracts to the lowest responsive bidder. The contract term is from October 25, 2026, to October 24, 2028, with an annual maximum of $75,**** is made upon completion and acceptance of the project. Bidders must acknowledge all addenda. A Louisiana contractor's license is required. Bid security (5% of contract price) is required for bids of $250,**** or more. Corporate resolution is required if a non-officer signs the bid. Insurance and bond requirements are detailed and must be met. The contract emphasizes sustainability, including recycling of existing and future flooring and reducing embodied carbon emissions.
Bids will be received until Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 9:45 a. m. CST.
Payment will be made only upon completion and acceptance of the project by Kenner. Contractor shall invoice Kenner upon completion of work by email to ***@***. *. * must be submitted within forty 40 days of services/materials billed for.
The 15-year non-prorated warranty shall specifically warrant against loss of more than 10% by weight of face fiber, against edge ravel, backing separation, shrinking, stretching, cupping, doming and excessive static electricity, and 100% solution dyed yarns against excessive color loss.
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.
Manufacturer qualifications include specializing in manufacturing specified flooring with a minimum of 15 years documented experience and providing verification of management systems in compliance with ISO **** and ISO **** qualifications include being a specialty contractor normally engaged in this type of work with prior experience in modular carpet and LVT installation.
Verification samples: submit samples illustrating color and pattern for each flooring material specified.
Failure to bid on an item will result in rejection of the bid. Bids may be disqualified if not quoted FOB delivered or if freight charges are not indicated on the bid form. Failure to include a copy of the appropriate signature authorization, if required, may result in the rejection of the bid.
This agreement will not exceed $75,**** annually.