ReBid*Site Visit*Gnd&Landsc. Maint. -DMA - Addendum No. 1 - Vendor Q&A & BOD Extension Date Issued: 07/29/25 You

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for comprehensive grounds and landscape maintenance services at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans, specifically for the Louisiana Department of Military Affairs. The solicitation (RFx Number 3000025162) seeks a contractor to provide maintenance across 14 separate line items covering multiple buildings and areas totaling 116.56 acres, divided into five distinct zones (A-1, A-2, B, C, D, and E). Required services include 39 annual grass cuts, weekly mowing from March to October, monthly services from November to February, debris removal, edging, trimming, herbicide application, and landscape maintenance for 13 specific locations including various buildings, gate entrances, courtyards, and outdoor spaces. A mandatory one-time jobsite visit is required on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 9:00 AM, with contact persons Craig Schubert and Donny Pittman available for scheduling. The bid opening is scheduled for July 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with electronic and physical submission options available, and the state intends to award the contract on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Bidders must be registered in the LaGov system and possess specific qualifications, including a Ground Owner Operator Business License and commercial pesticide applicator certification from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. The contract is for an initial 12-month period beginning with the award date and ending on June 30, 2026, with potential renewal options for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed a total of 36 months. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability, with specific minimum coverage limits. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the extensive scope of work suggests a significant contract value. Vendors must comply with various state requirements, including Secretary of State registration for corporations and limited liability companies for contracts over $25,000, and must ensure all workers are U.S. citizens or possess valid work visas. Payment will be processed electronically through LaCarte procurement cards for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for larger amounts.