REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ)
Lafayette Consolidated Government
 
Notice is hereby given that quotes will be received in the Office of Purchasing Manager, at the Lafayette Consolidated Government Building, located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, Louisiana 70506, until 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 27, 2024 for the following:
 
PINE BARK MULCH
 
Copies of the RFQ packet including quote forms, specifications, and conditions are available from Matthew Broussard at the office of Purchasing & Property Management located at 705 West University Avenue, P. O. Box 4017-C, Lafayette, LA 70502, telephone number 337?291?8088; email [email protected]. The RFQ can be emailed on PDF format to any interested vendors. The RFQ packet will be available until twenty-four hours before the quote opening date.
Quotes will be evaluated by the Purchasers based on the lowest responsible quote submitted which is also on compliance with the specifications. The Lafayette Consolidated Government reserves the right to reject any and all quotes or any portions thereof, to waive informalities and to select the material that best suits its needs.
 
Please submit quotations on the quote forms attached to the RFQ packet. You may back this up with your usual quote format if you wish. Quoters must complete the vendor information sections in order for quotation to be considered and evaluated and information shown must be as you want it to appear on a purchase order (if award is made to your company).
 
The successful vendor shall be required to furnish the attached certificate of insurance, including Item I, II, V, and VII ($500,000 limits), complete for approval by the Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government Risk Management Division. These requirements include General Liability with $500,000 limits and Lafayette Consolidated Government listed as Additional Insured, and Workman’s Comp with $500,000 limits and a Waiver of Subrogation.
It is suggested that you speak with your insurance agent prior to submitting a quote concerning the insurance and endorsements required by these specifications, as there could be additional premiums associated with this requirement.
The Lafayette Consolidated Government strongly encourages the participation of DBEs (Disadvantaged Business Enterprises) in all contracts or procurements let by the Lafayette Consolidated Government for goods and services and labor and material. To that end, all contractors and suppliers are encouraged to utilize DBEs in the purchase or sub-contracting of materials, supplies, services and labor and material in which disadvantaged businesses are available. Assistance in identifying said businesses may be obtained by calling 337-291-8410.
 
Quotations may be:
E-mailed to [email protected]
Hand-carried to Matthew Broussard, Purchasing Division, 705 W. University Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70506
Returned by mail to Attention Matthew Broussard, Purchasing Division, PO Box 4017-C, Lafayette, LA 70502 or
Faxed to the attention of Matthew Broussard, Purchasing Division at 337-291-8269Questions regarding submitting this quote may be directed to Matthew Broussard at 337-291-8088.