40015-NUNEZ-GMS2026-2.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 40015-NUNEZ-GMS2026
- Issued by
- St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana
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This is an Addendum to a sealed bid solicitation issued by Nunez Community College in Chalmette, Louisiana for comprehensive grounds maintenance services. The addendum addresses bidder questions and clarifies contract requirements for lawn service, landscape maintenance, chemical applications, irrigation monitoring, mulch application, and tree pruning services. The bid opening date has been extended to September 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST due to the addendum being posted within 72 hours of the original bid deadline. The contract term is fixed for three years with prices remaining flat throughout this initial period, followed by two optional one-year renewal periods during which price increases may be negotiated based on market conditions or fixed percentages. Services are required year-round, and mulching is specified at twice annually. Bidders must have submitted questions by September 18, 2026, with the final addendum posted by September 21, 2026.
The college has no specific budget for this work but has provided the current contract and previous bid tabulation for reference. Bidders must maintain active licenses in Horticulture, Commercial Chemical and Pesticide Application, and Landscape Irrigation; E-Verify enrollment is not required. The irrigation maintenance scope includes all individual zones identified in the previous addendum. Required insurance includes Workmen's Compensation, Comprehensive General Liability with minimum $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, and Automobile Liability with at least $1 million coverage. Subcontractors are prohibited without written approval from the college's Facilities Foreman. Pricing is structured on a per-visit basis with estimated annual frequencies, and the college reserves the right to terminate the contract for service breaches or failure to provide services for more than two consecutive scheduled working days. College operational hours are Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST, Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CST (normal schedule), and Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST during summer months.
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| 40015-NUNEZ-GMS2026-3.pdf | ||
| 40015-NUNEZ-GMS2026-1.pdf | ||
| 40015-NUNEZ-GMS2026.pdf |
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40015-NUNEZ-GMS2026
Addendum-2 9/15/2026
Bid Opening 9/25/2026 @10:00 AM (CST)
Below are the answers to questions received regarding the bid. Please add this addendum to your bid package. Due to posting this addendum within 72 hours of the bid, the bid opening has been extended.
The bid will be opened on 9/25/2026 @ 10:00 AM (CST) in the Administration Conference Room located on the first floor of the Administration Building. Any additional questions must be received by Friday, 9/18/2026 and the addendum will be posted by 9/21/26.
Questions:
1. Can a copy of the current contract be provided? See the contract attached
a. If not, could you tell us who the current contractor is and what the current contract value is? N/A
2. Can the previous bid tabulation be provided from when this project was bid out most recently? See the bid tabulation attached
3. Is there a specific budget you all have for this work/contract? No specific budget
4. Do you know how many total individual irrigation zones there are which will require maintenance? See addendum 1 for the location of the irrigation zones And will you require services for irrigation year round, or only during the growing season? We will require year-round maintenance.
5. It was stated during the pre-bid that we should price mulching twicer per year, can you confirm this? We will require mulching 2X per year. Specifications state “1 – 2x Annually”.
6. Please confirm whether the prices must remain flat for the 3-year term plus 2 additional, 1-year renewals, or if price increases will be allowed during the contract term and at what intervals. The prices must remain flat for 3 years. We can negotiate an increase for the renewal periods based on market conditions or a fixed percentage should we renew.
7. Are any specific licenses required for the submittal? Horticulturist, Commercial Chemical and Pesticide Application License, Landscape Irrigation
a. Also, will all bidders be required to be enrolled with E-Verify? Bidders are not required to be enrolled in E-Verify.
Please note our normal hours of operation are:
• Monday-Thursday from 7:00 AM (CST)-5:00 PM (CST)
• Friday from 8:00 AM (CST)-12:00 PM (CST)
• Saturday and Sunday- Closed
Our summer hours of operation are:
• Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM (CST)-6:00 PM (CST)
• Friday, Saturday and Sunday-Closed
| 40015-NUNEZ-GMS2026-Addendum 2 |
| Garden Doctors 2023 |
| 40015-NUNEZ-GMS2023-Bid tabulation |
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