ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by the Lakefront Management Authority (LMA), 6001 Stars & Stripes Blvd.,
Suite 219, New Orleans, Louisiana 70126 until 2:00 p.m. on March 18, 2021.

FOR: LAKEFRONT AIRPORT MAINTENANCE MOWING

Complete Bid Documents for this project are available in electronic form. Electronic bid documents
may be obtained without charge and without deposit. Bid Documents may be obtained from:

Lakefront Management Authority
6001 Stars and Stripes Boulevard, Suite 219
New Orleans, LA 70126
Attn: Mr. David A. Martin, P.E.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (504) 355-5990

All bids shall be accompanied by bid security in the form of certified check, cashier’s check, or Bid Bond
as prescribed by LA RS 38:2218.A.C, in the amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the total amount
bid and payable without conditions to the Authority as a guarantee that the Bidder, if awarded the Contract,
will promptly execute a Contract in accordance with bid proposal and all terms and conditions of the Bid
Documents.
All bids shall be accompanied by bid security in the form of certified check, cashier’s check, or Bid Bond
as prescribed by LA RS 38:2218.A.C, in the amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the total amount
bid and payable without conditions to the Authority as a guarantee that the Bidder, if awarded the Contract,
will promptly execute a Contract in accordance with bid proposal and all terms and conditions of the Bid
Documents.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written as described
in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project.
A NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD
at 10:00 AM CST on Friday, March 8, 2022 at the
New Orleans Lakefront Airport – 2nd Floor Conference Room
6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70126.
A highly-encouraged jobsite visit will be held following the Non – Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference. The
jobsite visit is not mandatory, but it is highly encouraged for those submitting a bid. The jobsite visit
being conducted by LMA will facilitate access to project features that are located on private property.
Outside of the recommended site visit, the Contractor may not have access to the site.
ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY LMA OF THE
TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE
BID OPENING.
Contact the Lakefront Management Authority at (504) 355-5990 if directions are needed to the Mandatory
Pre-Bid Conference or the highly encouraged Jobsite Visit.
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classificationof Landscaping, Grading, and Beautification.
The Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S.
38:2212 (A)(1)(b), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement bids,
and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any
public entity.