Mand. Site Visit*Lawn Maint. - LDH-ELMHS - Addendum No. 1 - Updating Site Visit Contact Telephone Number Date Iss

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for comprehensive lawn maintenance services for the Louisiana Department of Health - Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System (LDH-ELMHS) located in Iota, Louisiana. The procurement opportunity covers lawn care for a facility with 23 buildings spanning approximately 138,097 square feet across 100 acres. Specific service requirements include approximately 36 cuts per year, maintaining grass height between 2.5-3 inches, string trimming around trees and fixed objects, edging along walks and curb areas, and monthly herbicide application. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov system and possess appropriate landscaping and pesticide contractor licenses from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. The mandatory jobsite visit must be scheduled with Jonathan Holley, and interested vendors must contact him to arrange an inspection. The bid opening is scheduled for June 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with the contract initially covering a one-year period from July 1, 2025, and potential renewal options for two additional 12-month periods, not exceeding a total of 36 months.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability with specified minimum coverage limits. Bidders must comply with federal and state regulations, including civil rights laws, ADA accessibility requirements, and E-Verify provisions. Payment will be processed electronically using either the LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with the state reserving the right to reject individual line items and terminate the contract under specific circumstances. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the comprehensive nature of the lawn maintenance services across a large facility suggests a substantial contract value commensurate with the extensive site requirements and frequent maintenance schedule.