Active SLED Opportunity · LOUISIANA · ASCENSION PARISH, LOUISIANA
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Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office invites bids for the sale of various scrap metal, approximately 0-4,000 pounds initially, with future quantities available. Bids due June 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Successful bidder responsible for removal and indemnification. Inspection by appointment only.
PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID - SALE OF VARIOUS SCRAP METAL The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Department offers for sale to the highest bidder the following: As generated by our vehicle maintenance shop, evidence, and training facilities, various quantities of scrap metal. The initial quantity to be offered for sale is approximately between 0 - 4,000 pounds. Future quantities will vary and will be available for sale as necessary. Bids will be opened on Wednesday, June 17th, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. in the finance office located at Ascension Parish Governmental Annex Building, 828 S Irma Gonzales, LA in the Finance office. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "Sealed Bid for Sale of Scrap Metal”. Bids may be delivered to the finance office located at Ascension Parish Governmental Annex Building, 828 S Irma Gonzales, LA, or mailed to P.O. Box 268, Donaldsonville, LA 70346, in time for the bid opening. Bids must be for a per pound price which will remain in effect for the period from July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. Items must be weighed on a calibrated scale prior to transfer to the successful bidder. The successful bidder must provide his or her own container and tie-down. Inspection, weighing and removal of scrap metal will be by appointment only. The successful bidder will contact Lt. Dennis Melancon at 225-621-8632 or at [email protected] to schedule the appointment. His office hours are Monday – Thursday 7:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. By submitting his or her bid, the bidder understands and agrees that he or she shall save and hold harmless and indemnify the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Department against any and all liability, claims, and cost of whatsoever kind and or nature and for the loss of or damage to any property occurring in connection with, incident to, or arising out of the occupancy, use, service, operations, or performance of work under the terms of this contract, created as a result of this sale, from the negligent acts or omissions of the successful bidder and or any employee, representative or agent of the successful bidder. The successful bidder is responsible for the removal of all property in accordance with the requirements for the sale terms and conditions as stated. The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Department retains the right to terminate, without notice, the sales contract, if in its opinion, the successful bidder has not complied with sale terms and conditions and or the requirements of the sale as set forth in this notice. Physical inspection of the property in encouraged and highly recommended. The condition of the property is not warrantied. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, and to waive any formalities. Questions or requests for additional information should be directed to contact Lt. Dennis Melancon at 225-621-8632 or at [email protected] . Robert B. Webre, Sheriff Publish May 21st, 28th, and June 4th, 2026 – The Gonzales Weekly Citizen. Available documents: 2026-2027 - ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE SALE OF VARIOUS SCRAP METAL.pdf (74.1 KB); SCRAP METAL BID SHEET.pdf (66.5 KB). Bid documents are available for purchase through Central Bidding. Contact support@samsearch.co and we will obtain the full document package on your behalf.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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