GSU West Campus Lawn and Landscape Maintenance Services Pre-Bid Site Visit on June 23, 2026 at 9:00am - Addendum 1- Additional Questions

Grambling State University's Purchasing Department is requesting bids for lawn and landscape maintenance services on the West Campus under IFB 50018-260034, with a mandatory pre-bid site visit on June 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and sealed bids due July 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time.

The scope encompasses basic lawn maintenance (grass cutting every two weeks from mid-February through October, approximately 17 service cycles annually), monthly shrub and hedge trimming, bush hogging services twice annually, edging, weed control, debris removal, and site cleanliness. Bidders must submit unit pricing for basic lawn maintenance (cost per visit), landscape maintenance (monthly cost), bush hogging (cost per service), and additional services (hourly or unit cost), with all prices F.O.B. Grambling State University Destination and inclusive of labor, equipment, fuel, materials, transportation, and all other costs.

The initial contract term runs July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with options to renew for up to two additional one-year terms under the same terms and conditions subject to mutual written agreement and state procurement requirements. The contractor must maintain a minimum crew of two employees, obtain all required licenses and permits, and carry Commercial General Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by Louisiana law. A performance bond is required if the contract exceeds $50,000. Bid security in the form of a 5% bid bond is required for all bids. Payment terms are Net 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoices and acceptance of deliverables. All work must comply with OSHA requirements, University safety policies, and the University's tobacco-free campus policy. The University is exempt from Louisiana state and local sales and use taxes and will not reimburse taxes on invoices. Public bid opening is scheduled for 2:45 p.m. on July 7 via Zoom.