3yr. Grass Cutting of Rough Areas

This three-year turnkey maintenance assistance contract is issued by the Jefferson Parish Department of Public Works – Drainage for grass cutting of rough-cut areas, including both sloped and flat terrain. The scope of work encompasses all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation required for canal slope mowing, weed control, and the removal of organic debris and man-made trash. Contractors must maintain grass at a height between four and six inches, ensuring a smooth, level cut without gouging or scalping. The contract covers nine distinct categories across the Eastbank and Westbank, including canal slopes, canal tops, and various pump stations. Daily maintenance reports must be submitted to the Drainage Department by the next business day, and any identified deficiencies must be remedied within 24 hours. Award is based on the overall lowest bid, calculated as the sum of lump sum prices per cycle multiplied by the number of cycles for each category. To be eligible, bidders must possess a Louisiana Contractor’s license in Landscaping, Grading, and Beautification. Financial security requirements include a 5,000 dollar bid bond and a 1,000,000 dollar performance bond. Compliance with OSHA, DOTD, and Jefferson Parish Resolution Nos. 136353 and 141125 is mandatory. Specialized equipment, such as Boom Axe heavy-duty rotary cutters, is required for canal slope work. Failure to clean paved areas after cutting may result in the Parish performing the work at a charge of 125 dollars per hour to the contractor.