923456-26-42-2-1.pdf

This is Addendum No. 1 to a landscape beautification bid issued by St. Tammany Parish Government in Louisiana for the LA 22 Beautification Project. The addendum addresses plant specifications for the project, which involves removal of dead plantings, underbrush, trees, and stumps along Louisiana Highway 22 from Marina Beau Chene Entrance to OnPath Federal Credit Union, spanning approximately one mile. The addendum clarifies that Bambusa Malingensis plants in 3-gallon pots will be acceptable at a minimum height of 2–3 feet, rather than the original specification of 5–6 feet. Sealed bids were due October 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST, with public opening scheduled for the same date and time at the Department of Procurement office in Mandeville. The Base Bid project schedule is 60 calendar days, with two alternates each adding 30 calendar days. Bidders were required to conduct site visits and familiarize themselves with existing conditions prior to submission.

The contract is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder under Louisiana State Law. A 5% bid guarantee in the form of a cashier's check, certified check, or bid bond is required, with the three lowest bidders' securities retained until contract execution. The successful bidder must provide a Performance and Payment Bond equal to 100% of the contract price. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Business Automobile Liability of $1,000,000, and Workers' Compensation coverage. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per day for contracts valued between $0 and $250,000. Lane closure restrictions limit daytime work to outside the roadway, with single-lane closures permitted only Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. All work must comply with Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development standards, and contractor licensing is mandatory under LSA-R.S. 38:2212.10, 38:2224, and 38:2227.