NSU Lawn Maintenance, Main Campus-Natchitoches - Addendum 4

Northwestern State University (NSU) is soliciting bids for a comprehensive lawn maintenance contract for its main campus in Natchitoches, Louisiana, through Invitation to Bid (ITB) SB# 7658. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide lawn maintenance services, including grass cutting, chemical application, and fertilization across the campus grounds. Specific service requirements include weekly lawn maintenance from April through October, reducing to three times monthly in March and November, and twice monthly in December, January, and February. The contract is structured as a one-year agreement with two optional one-year renewals, and requires the contractor to maintain specific mowing heights for different grass types, follow precise fertilization schedules, and implement chemical weed control. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025, at the NSU Facility Service Conference Room, with final bids due by 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 1st, 2025. Contractors must possess a Louisiana Chemical Applicator License and provide a certificate of insurance. The bid includes pricing requirements for 12 months of grass and lawn maintenance and 1000 hours of special event call-out services, with potential liquidated damages of $500 per day for non-compliance.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation, the contract includes detailed performance specifications and technical requirements that vendors must meet. The university reserves the right to cancel the contract with 30 days' notice and has established strict performance standards for equipment, cutting methods, and safety precautions. The special events services are limited to 1000 hours per fiscal year, and contractors must demonstrate technical capability and adherence to specified maintenance protocols. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services and the requirement for specialized chemical application suggest a significant contract value. Potential bidders should carefully review the full ITB document to understand the complete scope of work, technical specifications, and compliance requirements before submitting their proposal.