REPOST-GSU West Campus Lawn and Landscaping Services For Site Visit Contact Campus Living at 318-274-2504

Grambling State University Purchasing Department is requesting bids for lawn and landscaping services at its West Campus, with bids due July 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST and public bid opening via Zoom at 2:35 p.m. CST.

The scope includes grass cutting (17 service cycles annually from mid-February through October), edging and weed control (17 cycles), shrub and hedge maintenance (8 monthly services), bush hogging (2 annual services), and emergency cleanup as needed. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, fuel, tools, materials, and transportation to maintain grounds to professional standards.

The initial contract term runs one year from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with options for two additional one-year renewals under identical terms. All pricing must be firm fixed-price, inclusive of labor, equipment, fuel, materials, supervision, overhead, and profit with no additional charges except by written change order. Grambling State University is tax-exempt; contractors must include all applicable taxes in their bid prices.

A bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount is required. The successful contractor must obtain a performance bond equal to 50% of the contract price and record the contract with the Lincoln Parish Clerk of Court. Payment terms are Net 30 following receipt of properly executed invoices.

The contractor must maintain workers' compensation insurance as required by Louisiana law, commercial general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence, and automobile liability insurance of $1 million combined single limit, with Grambling State University named as an additional insured. All contractors must certify they are not suspended or debarred by federal or state agencies and must comply with all federal, state, and local laws, including OSHA and environmental regulations. Site visits may be arranged by contacting the Purchasing Department or Campus Living at 318-274-2504. No mandatory pre-bid meeting is required.