LSU Grounds Maintenance - Term Contract

The LSU Grounds Maintenance Term Contract, solicitation RFQ-0000002947, is a non-exclusive agreement for comprehensive grounds maintenance services at various Louisiana State University properties in Baton Rouge. The scope of work includes mowing, power edging of curbs and beds, line trimming, and the removal of all trash and organic debris. Additionally, the supplier is responsible for specialized tasks such as irrigation system winterization by the end of December, miscellaneous landscape maintenance, and providing a large-scale cleanup crew of approximately 60 laborers and 5 supervisors following home football games. Performance is monitored through daily reports signed by LSU managers and a weekly updated database maintained via Office 365. The contract is awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible supplier. Bids must be submitted electronically to [email hidden] by December 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Key requirements for the supplier include registration in the Workday procurement system, the provision of a performance bond, and a certificate of insurance naming the Board of Supervisors of LSU as an additional insured. To ensure campus safety, the supplier must certify that criminal history checks have been conducted on all personnel. The agreement allows for termination for convenience with 30 days' written notice and is contingent upon the appropriation of funds. All services must adhere to ANSI standards and strict safety protocols, including the use of equipment guards and safety cones when parking on-site.