Funish, Deliver, and Install Grass Sod at Various Locations on Campus for the Physical Plant Dept. Fax Inquiry Deadline 6/10/2025

Southeastern Louisiana University, located in Hammond, Louisiana, has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for furnishing, delivering, and potentially installing grass sod at various campus locations through its Physical Plant Department. The procurement seeks multiple types of sod, including Zoysia, Centipede, St. Augustine, and Bermuda grass, to be delivered and/or delivered and installed on an as-needed basis. Vendors must provide pallets of sod containing 450 square feet, meeting Grade A quality standards and being free of insects, pests, and diseases. Proof of a Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry license is required for participation. The contract will run from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with potential extensions for four additional 12-month periods. The bid opening is scheduled for June 24, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time, with a fax inquiry deadline of June 10, 2025. The pricing structure includes separate line items for delivered sod and delivered and installed sod for different grass types, with an additional installation charge for wheelbarrowing sod in areas with limited vehicle access.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability coverage with specified minimum coverage amounts. The university reserves the right to increase or decrease ordered quantities, and delivery will be coordinated directly with the Landscape Manager. While no incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, the procurement allows for flexible ordering and installation options. The exact budget range is not explicitly stated, but the contract's structure suggests a potential ongoing relationship with multiple delivery and installation scenarios. The university's approach indicates a preference for a responsive and adaptable vendor capable of meeting varied landscaping needs across the campus, with potential for significant recurring business over the initial contract period and subsequent extensions.