Housing Authority of the City of Shreveport Request for Proposals for Lawn Care and Landscape Maintenance Services

The Housing Authority of the City of Shreveport (HACS) is soliciting proposals for lawn care and landscape maintenance services for its developments and privately owned rental properties in Shreveport, Louisiana. The contract is divided into two service options: a required base bid for general lawn maintenance—including mowing, edging, trimming, and weed control—and an optional alternate for landscaping services, which involves planting bed maintenance and seasonal colors. The procurement is subject to the appropriation of funding and is structured as a two-year contract with three optional one-year renewal terms. Work must be performed between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, with specific schedules for mowing and landscaping tasks throughout the year. HACS will award the contract based on a best value determination, scoring proposals out of 100 points with a focus on demonstrated experience, past performance, and the capacity to perform based on personnel and equipment. Proposers must submit one original and three copies in a sealed package by November 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Required documentation includes a firm profile, a list of similar projects, a statement of capacity, and completed HUD certifications. The selected contractor must comply with 24 CFR 85.36, adhere to specified wage rate determinations, and maintain all necessary licenses and insurance. Invoices are to be submitted within 24 hours of work completion and are paid net 30 days following a quality control inspection by a site manager.