NSU College of Nursing Lawn Care & Flower Bed Maintenance-Shreveport Bid Cancelled: 06/24/2025

Northwestern State University (NSU) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for lawn care and flower bed maintenance services for its College of Nursing facilities in Shreveport, Louisiana. The procurement covers a contract period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with potential for two additional 12-month renewals. The scope of work encompasses bi-monthly lawn mowing and weed-eating of approximately 52,513.73 square feet across multiple properties, including monthly weeding, pruning flower beds, trimming low-hanging branches, and as-needed shrub replacement. Contractors must perform work during specified hours (Monday-Friday 6am-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm) and coordinate closely with the NSU Grounds Director, particularly for chemical applications. Required qualifications include a Specialty: Landscaping, Grading and Beautification license and a Chemical Applicator License, with a licensed employee required on-site during service. The RFQ response is due by May 13, 2025, with the solicitation originally posted on April 24, 2025.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors will be responsible for providing all necessary equipment, chemicals, fertilizers, and supplies, with specific requirements for pest control, fertilization, and chemical usage. Payment will be made monthly at the end of each contract month, contingent on new fiscal year funds appropriated by the Louisiana Legislature. The university reserves the right to cancel the contract with 30 days' written notice and will require detailed documentation of services, including a Commercial Pesticide Applicator Record Keeping Form for each chemical application. While no specific budget range is provided, the comprehensive maintenance requirements suggest a moderate-scale landscaping contract. The procurement covers services in Caddo Parish and Shreveport City jurisdictions, targeting the NSU College of Nursing facilities' exterior maintenance needs.