This Invitation to Bid (ITB) from Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTCC) is for furnishing lawn services for their facilities. Key dates include the ITB release on April 21, 2026, a mandatory onsite visit from May 4-8, 2026, a bid deadline of May 18, 2026, at 3:00 p. m. Central Time, and a bid opening on May 19, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. Central Time. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope. The contract, if awarded, will be governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana. Bidders are responsible for ensuring timely delivery of their bids. Inquiries regarding the ITB must be submitted in writing by May 18, 2026. The college reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The contract award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Insurance requirements include Workmens Compensation, Employers Liability, General Liability, and Business Automobile Liability. The contractor must also comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including equal employment opportunity and civil rights laws. The contract term is from the date of award through June 30, 2027, with potential for two 12-month extensions. Invoicing and payment terms are net 30 days, with monthly invoices due by the 10th of the month.
The deadline for bids is 3:00 p. m. , Central Time, on Monday, May 18, 2026. The bid notice states, deadline for bids: 3:00 p. m. , central time, monday, may 18, 2026.
The payment terms are net 30 days. The bid notice states, erms shall be net 30 days.
The contract, if an award is made, will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the invitation to bid. The bid notice states, he contract, if an award is made, will be awarded with reasonable promptness by written notice to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the invitation to bid.
The bidder shall provide all information and data as the college may request to determine their responsibility to perform the services. The bid notice states, he bidder shall provide all information and data for this purpose as the college may request.
The bid notice mentions that the first instance of failure to provide contractual components will result in a letter of notification with five days to comply, and a second offense will result in immediate termination of the contract. It also states, first instance of failure to provide contractual components will result in a letter of notification to contractor with five 5 days in which to comply. second offense will result in immediate termination of contract.
A mandatory onsite visit is scheduled from May 4-8, 2026, with specific dates and times provided for different campuses. The bid notice states, mandatory onsite visit: may 48, 2026 see attached campus schedule.