Lawn Care and Bed Maintenance at NSU Leesville/Ft. Johnson Campus

Northwestern State University has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) #7662 for comprehensive lawn care and landscape maintenance services at its Leesville/Fort Johnson Campus located at 3329 University Parkway in Leesville, Louisiana. The procurement covers multiple landscaping services including lawn mowing (twice monthly), flower bed weeding and pruning (monthly), edging, trimming, chemical weed and pest control, and general landscape maintenance. Contractors must possess a Specialty: Landscaping, Grading, and Beautification Chemical Applicator License and provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, at the campus location, with final bids due by 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 29th, 2025. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining all campus grounds, including areas surrounding buildings, parking lots, and the Head Start playground, with specific requirements to use environmentally approved chemicals and adhere to detailed maintenance guidelines.

The contract will have an initial period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with options to renew for two additional 12-month periods. Payment terms are net 30 days, with monthly invoices submitted for services rendered. The total contract value will be determined by multiplying the monthly lawn care rate by 12 months, though the exact budget range is not specified in the documentation. All contract funding is contingent upon appropriation by the Louisiana State Legislature, and the university reserves the right to cancel the contract with 30 days' written notice. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the procurement documents. The bid is open to qualified landscaping contractors who can meet the technical specifications, licensing requirements, and insurance standards outlined in the ITB. Interested vendors should carefully review the full solicitation document and attend the mandatory pre-bid conference to fully understand the scope of work and submission requirements.