LAWN CARE AND LANDSCAPING No Substitutions - Added last year's purchase order for our lawncare.

Northshore Technical Community College (NTCC) in Lacombe, Louisiana, has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Grounds Maintenance Services, Solicitation Number 40023-S26004, covering comprehensive maintenance for the Lacombe Campus. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide lawn care, landscaping, and brush hogging services across specific campus areas, with five distinct line items including STEM/ATC building area maintenance, landscaping services with hand weeding and trimming, and brush hogging for two field areas. Vendors must provide all necessary supplies and equipment, submit pricing on a per-service basis, and complete a mandatory site visit by appointment before the bid closing date of May 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The initial contract term will run from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with potential for two additional 12-month renewals, not exceeding a total of 36 months. Required qualifications include providing a current liability insurance certificate and compliance with Louisiana state purchasing regulations. Bidders must demonstrate the ability to perform services efficiently and in accordance with state and federal requirements.

The procurement emphasizes local workforce preferences and will be funded through State General Funds for Fiscal Year 26, with estimated quantities subject to adjustment. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the bid suggests a preference for local vendors who can meet the technical and operational requirements. A fuel surcharge/travel fee is included in the bid structure, indicating potential consideration for vendor proximity and transportation costs. The contract does not specify a precise budget range, but the per-service pricing model suggests flexibility for vendors to compete based on their individual cost structures. Successful vendors will need to demonstrate capability in grounds maintenance, possess appropriate insurance, and comply with all state purchasing regulations. The bid's structure allows for potential multiple award scenarios, with the ultimate selection based on comprehensive evaluation of submitted proposals and their alignment with NTCC's specific maintenance needs.