TWO YEAR CONTRACT FOR TREE WORK FOR THE JEFFERSON PARISH DEPARTMENT OF

A two-year contract is being solicited by the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department for comprehensive tree services across unincorporated areas of Louisiana, with performance taking place throughout Jefferson Parish under the oversight of the Department of Parkways. The scope encompasses tree trimming and pruning categorized by diameter at breast height (DBH), tree removal, stump grinding, debris hauling, fertilization, mulch application, and chemical treatments for insects, fungi, and weeds, along with emergency response for residential and commercial properties. All work must adhere to ANSI Z133.1 and National Arborist Association standards, requiring directional pruning, preservation of branch collars, prohibition of topping or stubbing, and sterilization of tools between palm applications. Contractors must employ ISA-certified and Louisiana Department of Agriculture licensed arborists as field supervisors and submit their credentials prior to commencement. Equipment requirements include ownership or lease of three aerial trucks with 40-foot reach, three chippers, three covered chipper trucks with 25-cubic-yard capacity, one stump grinder, and three labor crews with full tool sets, all bearing visible company identification. Subcontracting is strictly limited to non-core tasks such as mulch placement, chemical applications, and debris removal; core services like tree trimming and removal must be performed directly by the prime contractor. A 100% performance and payment bond are mandatory upon award, along with a 5% bid bond at submission. Insurance mandates include $1 million per incident and $2 million aggregate pollution liability coverage with primary status, endorsement naming Jefferson Parish as an additional insured, waiver of subrogation, and a three-year extended discovery period for claims-made policies. Contractors must obtain a $35 annual Right-of-Way License within five days of contract signing and maintain all certifications throughout the term. Invoicing is paper-based and must reflect completed work only, submitted to designated addresses in Marrero, Louisiana, with no use of electronic systems like WAWF or IPP. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, prioritizing price among responsive, responsible bidders who fully comply with technical specifications, delivery timelines, and all contractual requirements, including adherence to anti-discrimination laws and compliance with state statutes on campaign contributions, unpaid state debts, criminal convictions, and E-Verify participation. The solicitation closed on July 2, 2026, with the bid opening postponed to July 14, 2026, and submissions required as a single PDF through the Jefferson Parish eProc