Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #50001-2771

LSU Baton Rouge Solicits Term Contract for Arbor Services (Tree Removal, Pruning, Emergency Cleanup)

Louisiana State University (LSU) - Baton Rouge is seeking bids for a term contract to provide comprehensive arbor services across multiple LSU properties in East Baton Rouge Parish. - Government Buyer: - Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, Office of Procurement Services - Scope of Services: - Arbor services including: - Tree removal - Pruning - Stump grinding - Debris removal - Lightning protection installation (materials provided by LSU) - Emergency hurricane cleanup - Services required at LSU Main Campus, Innovation Park, CAMD, Arboretum, and Burden Center - Labor and Equipment Categories (Hourly Rates): - Labor/Helper (multiple quantities) - Operator (multiple quantities) - Climber - Foreman - Lightning Protection Installer - Crane - Stump Removal Equipment - Knuckler Loader or Front End Loader - Brush Chipper - Bucket Truck/Lift - Chip Truck (15 yard or equal) - Quantities: - Labor/Helper: 1025 hours (summed across line items) - Operator: 515 hours (summed across line items) - Climber: 450 hours (summed across line items) - Other equipment/services: quantities not specified - Unique Requirements: - Suppliers must hold specific licenses and certifications for arbor services - Emergency response capability for hurricane cleanup - Pricing is firm hourly rates for labor and equipment - Materials for lightning protection provided by LSU - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - LSU Main Campus, Innovation Park, CAMD, Arboretum, Burden Center, and LSU Landscape Services (Baton Rouge, LA) - Period of Performance: - Initial contract: 12 months, with options to renew for up to 12 additional months - Estimated Contract Value: - Based on scope and labor/equipment hours, estimated range: $100,000 - $500,000 - Potential Competitors: - Well-established regional and national arbor service providers

Description

The solicitation is for a term contract to provide arbor services at Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge. The contract involves furnishing arbor-related services as specified by LSU Procurement. Bids must be submitted electronically by the specified due date and time, and the award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive supplier for all items. The solicitation includes detailed instructions for bid submission and compliance requirements.

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