Mand. Site Visit*Gnds&Landsc. Maint. -DMA Bid Cancelled: 07/10/2025 - Addendum No. 1 – CANCELLATION Date Issued: 07/09/25 Your reference is

The Louisiana Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is seeking a comprehensive grounds and landscape maintenance contractor for the Jackson Barracks site in Orleans Parish, New Orleans. The solicitation (Bid Number 3000024816) requires maintenance services for approximately 116.56 acres across five distinct areas, including 39 annual grass cuts, weed control, edging, trimming, and debris removal. Contractor qualifications include a Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry license, Commercial Pesticide Applicator certification, and the ability to provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for landscape maintenance. A mandatory jobsite visit is scheduled for Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 8:00 AM, with failure to attend resulting in bid disqualification. The bid will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, with the contract beginning July 1, 2025, or the date of award, and potentially running for up to 36 months through two additional 12-month renewals. Online bid submissions are required through the LaGov vendor portal, with the bid opening date set for June 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including minimum coverage for workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability. Payment will be processed electronically through LaCarte procurement cards for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for larger amounts. The state reserves the right to adjust contract quantities and increase or decrease the contract amount at the stated unit prices. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the extensive scope of work covering multiple maintenance areas suggests a significant contract value. Non-performance penalties are built into the contract, with financial deductions ranging from $50 to $100 for various maintenance failures. The contractor must provide worker identification, obtain agency approval for herbicide use, and maintain close coordination with the agency throughout the maintenance period.