270 Gallon Above Ground Fuel Storage Tank

Michael J. Glaser MAYOR CITY OF KENNER OFFICE OF FINANCE ELIZABETH HERRING CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER FEBRUARY 6th, 2023 RE: LETTER BID 23-2041 DEAR BIDDER: ATTACHED PLEASE FIND THE FOLLOWING BID PACKAGE FOR THE CITY OF KENNER CONCERNING: FURNISHING A 270 GALLON ABOVE GROUND FUEL STORAGE TANK FOR THE CITY OF KENNER PLEASE REVIEW THE PACKAGE AND ENSURE ALL NECESSARY FORMS ARE SIGNED AND RETURNED PER THE BID CHECK LIST. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PACKAGE, YOU MAY CONTACT THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AT (504) 468-7261, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:30 AM. AND 4:30 P.M. DAILY, EXCEPT SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, AND HOLIDAYS. BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE HOUR OF 9:30 A.M., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd, 2023 IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AT 1610 REVEREND RICHARD WILSON DRIVE, BUILDING D, KENNER, LOUISIANA 70062. BIDS MAY ALSO BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL AT FINCONTRACTS@KENNER.LA.US. BIDS RECEIVED AFTER THIS TIME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. SINCERELY,

ELIZABETH HERRING CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER /SM OFFICE OF FINANCE-1610 REVEREND RICHARD WILSON DRIVE-KENNER, LOUISIANA 70062 OFFICE (504) 468-4049 - FACSIMILE (504) 468-6632 -WWW.KENNER.LA.US-EMAIL: FINANCE@KENNER.LA.US mailto:FINCONTRACTS@KENNER.LA.US mailto:FINCONTRACTS@KENNER.LAUS mailto:FINCONTRACTS@KENNER.LAUS http://www.kenner.la.us/ mailto:FINANCE@KENNER.LA.US INVITATION TO BID CITY OF KENNER FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1610 REV. RICHARD WILSON DRIVE KENNER, LA 70062 504-468-7261 Bid No. 23-2041 Bid Description: 270 Gallon Above Ground Diesel Fuel Storage Tank Bid Opening Date: February 23rd, 2023 LATE BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED NOTE: ONLY ONE (1) BID PER VENDOR IS ALLOWED. ONLY BIDS WRITTEN IN INK OR TYPEWRITTEN, AND PROPERLY SIGNED BY A MEMBER OF THE FIRM OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE, WILL BE ACCEPTED. INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS APPLY TO ALL BIDS ALL BIDS SUBMITTED ARE SUBJECT TO THESE GENERAL CONDITIONS, ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS, AND ANY SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, ALL OF WHICH ARE MADE PART OF THE BID PROPOSAL. RESPONSE TO INVITATION: Bidders, who are unable to bid on this request, are asked to state your reason for not submitting a bid on the Bid Form and return the same to this office before bid opening date. Failure to do so may result in your name being removed from the vendor list. Questions on this bid are to be emailed to FINcontracts@kenner.la.us no later than FIVE (5) working days prior to bid opening. Please reference bid number in all requests. Any corrections to portions of the bid form that are completed by the bidder must be initialed. The City of Kenner reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, in whole or in part, and waive informalities. However, the provisions and requirements of the Louisiana Public Bid law, those stated in the advertisement for bids, those provided in the bid form and written specifications shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by the City of Kenner. 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. 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. Complete product data of equal products may be required prior to award. All materials and/or products must be new and of current manufacturer, unless otherwise stated. Any product or service bid shall conform to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, and the specifications contained in the solicitation. Preference is hereby given to materials, supplies and provisions produced, manufactured or grown in Louisiana, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside the state. Vendor must request this preference (LSA- R. S. 38:2251-2261). AWARD OF CONTRACT: 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. All orders/services must be delivered/provided within the time specified in the Bid Specifications. PRICES: All prices shall be quoted in the unit of measure specified, and unless otherwise specified, shall be exclusive of State and Parish taxes. As per LSA-RS 47:301 et seq., all governmental bodies are excluded from payment of sales taxes to any Louisiana taxing body. Page | 1of 3 REV. 02/12 mailto:FINcontracts@kenner.la.us 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. Quantities listed are for bidding purposes only. Actual requirements may be more or less than quantities listed. The City of Kenner requires a firm price, unless otherwise stated. In case of an extension error the unit price shall prevail. 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. CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT: The City of Kenner reserves the right to cancel all or any part if not shipped promptly. The order must not be filled at a higher price than quoted. The City of Kenner reserves the right to cancel any contract at any time and for any reason by issuing a THIRTY (30) day written notice to the contractor. MISCELLANEOUS: For good cause and as consideration for executing a binding contract with the City of Kenner, vendor conveys, sells assigns and transfers to City of Kenner or its assigns all rights, title and interest in and to all causes of action it may now or hereafter acquire under the antitrust laws of the Unites States and the State of Louisiana, relating to the particular good or services purchased or acquired by City of Kenner. Bidders agree 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. Bidder also agrees not to discriminate in its employment practices, and will render services under this contract without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, political affiliation, or disabilities. Any act of discrimination committed by bidder, or failure to comply with these statutory obligations when applicable shall be grounds for termination of this contract. New construction or renovation projects must comply with Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, as amended, in accordance with the American National Standard Institute’s specifications (ANSI A117.1-1961). ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS BID 1. All awards in excess of $5000 for labor and materials will be reduced to a formal contract and/or purchase order. 2. By signing the bid, the bidder certifies compliance with all instructions for bidders, terms, general conditions and specifications, and further certifies that the person signing the bid is a current corporate officer, partnership member or other individual; or that the person is an individual authorized to bind the vendor company. If the bid exceeds, $25,000 and the bidder is an agency, corporation, partnership, or other legal entity, the president, vice-president, secretary/treasurer, or an authorized agent, shall sign the proposal, and satisfactory evidence of the authority of the person signing for the agency, corporation, partnership, or other legal entity shall be attached to the proposal. “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)(1)(C) or La. R.S. 38:2212(O).” 3. All bidders for the contracts for purchase of materials and supplies and/or furnish and install must complete and submit with their bid the “Bidder’s Statement of Non-Collusion” Form attached hereto. Page | 2of 3 REV. 02/12 This bid must be signed by an authorized representative of the company/firm for bid to be valid. Signing indicates you have read and comply with the instructions and conditions. 4. Insurance Certificates: Subject to legislative approval, upon notification to the vendor as the apparent low bidder, the vendor shall commence securing all necessary insurance and bonds, if any, as required in the bid specifications. The notification by the City of Kenner shall not constitute acceptance of the bid. Only the issuance of a Purchase order or a signed contract constitutes acceptance on the part of the City of Kenner. 5. Per La. R.S. 38:2222 each change order to a public works contract or to a contract for materials and supplies which adds an amount of ten percent or more of the original contract amount and which additional amount is at least ten thousand dollars shall be recorded in the Mortgage Office of the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court. THESE GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS HAVE BEEN REVIEWED AND ARE HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED UPON BY VENDOR. FURTHERMORE, VENDOR HAS READ AND HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES ANY AND ALL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ATTACHED HERETO THIS BID AND HAS FACTORED SUCH COSTS INTO TOTAL BID PRICE: FIRM NAME: ADDRESS: CITY, STATE: ZIP: TELEPHONE: FAX: SIGNATURE: TITLE: PRINT OR TYPE NAME: EMAIL ADDRESS: Page | 3of 3 REV. 02/12 LOUISIANA UNIFORM PUBLIC WORK BID FORM TO: BID FOR: _ (Owner to provide name and address of owner) (Owner to provide name of project and other identifying information) 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: (Owner to provide name of entity preparing bidding documents.) and dated: Bidders must acknowledge all addenda. The Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following ADDENDA: (Enter the number the Designer has assigned to each of the addenda that the Bidder is acknowledging) TOTAL BASE BID: For all work required by the Bidding Documents (including any and all unit prices designated “Base Bid” * but not alternates) the sum of: Dollars ($ ) ALTERNATES: For any and all work required by the Bidding Documents for Alternates including any and all unit prices designated as alternates in the unit price description. Alternate No. 1 (Owner to provide description of alternate and state whether add or deduct) for the lump sum of: Dollars ($ ) Alternate No. 2 (Owner to provide description of alternate and state whether add or deduct) for the lump sum of: Dollars ($ ) Alternate No. 3 (Owner to provide description of alternate and state whether add or deduct) for the lump sum of: Dollars ($ ) NAME OF BIDDER: 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: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE TO BE INCLUDED WITH THE SUBMISSION OF THIS LOUISIANA UNIFORM PUBLIC WORK BID FORM: * The Unit Price Form shall be used if the contract includes unit prices. Otherwise it is not required and need not be included with the form. The number of unit prices that may be included is not limited and additional sheets may be included if needed. ** A CORPORATE RESOLUTION OR WRITTEN EVIDENCE of the authority of the person signing the bid for the public Work as prescribed by LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). BID FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS Quantity: 1- Highland Tank, above ground, diesel fuel storage tank (or equal): • 270 gallon BDH with light supports, bulk storage tank • Application: Aboveground • Type: DOUBLE WALL, TYPE I 360 • Material: MILD CARBON STEEL • Diameter: 3'0" Length: 5'2" • 12 GA Shell, 12 GA Head, 10 GA Outer Shell 10 GA Outer Head Fittings: PER DRAWING • Exterior Coating: Primer • Standard 6" H BDH Supports welded to tank • Emergency Vent - MNPT 3" - 8 oz/sq in (Aluminum) • Mushroom Vent - 2" Normal/Galvanized • Vent Pipe - Galvanized 2" x 9' (TBE) • Finish Coat "White" • 270 Gallon 38" DIA SP-6 blast • Exterior Paint Touch Up Kit ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL 1 270 gallon Diesel Fuel Tank w/ Exterior Paint Touch Up Kit 1 $__________ $___________ 2 Freight. N/A $__________ $___________ Total Bid Amount $___________ CORPORATE RESOLUTION EXCERPT FROM MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ____________________________________________________________________________________________ AT THE MEETING OF DIRECTORS OF _________________________________INCORPORATED, DULY NOTICED AND HELD ON ________________________, 20____, 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, PROPOSALS, PAPERS, DOCUMENTS, AFFIDAVITS, BONDS, SUREITES, CONTRACTS AND ACTS AND TO RECEIVE AND RECEIPT THEREFORE, ALL PURCHASE ORDERS AND NOTICES ISSUED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS ON ANY SUCH BID, PROPOSAL, 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 EXERPT OF THE MINUTES OF THE ABOVE DATED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SAID CORPORATION, AND THE SAME HAS NOT BEEN REVOKED OR RECINDED. __________________________________________________ SECRETARY __________________________________________________ DATE STATEMENT OF NON-COLLUSION As a bidder or proposer to the City of Kenner, I certify that: 1. I have not colluded with any employee or elected or appointed official of the City of Kenner in any way in the preparation or submission of my proposal. 2. No employee or elected or appointed official of the City of Kenner will receive anything of economic value from me or my company, either directly or indirectly, if I am the successful low proposer for the sale to the City of Kenner of materials and labor. This statement shall be considered as on-going for as long as I continue to submit bids or proposals to the City of Kenner. Should it be determined that the statements made herein are false, I understand that I will be ineligible to submit any future bids with the City of Kenner. _____________________________________ ________________________________ COMPANY NAME (PLEASE PRINT) AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE _____________________________________ ________________________________ ADDRESS NAME OF ABOVE (PLEASE PRINT) _____________________________________ ________________________________ CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE TITLE DATE 2/21