RANDY DELATTE
LIVINGSTON PARISH PRESIDENT                              
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS will be received by Livingston Parish Government at the Purchasing Office, 2nd floor of the Livingston Parish Health Unit, 29261 South Frost Road, Livingston, LA 70754 (mailing address PO Box 427, Livingston, LA 70754), until Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. (CST). Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the following:
  

• Bush Hogging at the following I-12 Interchanges: Livingston (approx. 49 acres), Holden (approx. 54 acres), Albany (approx. 54 acres), and Satsuma (approx. 44 acres) – at a Minimum of 6x Per Year. Unit Price to include the Entire Interchange.
• Bush Hogging, Misc. Areas throughout the Parish – As Directed (Per Acre)
• Grass Cutting, Misc. Areas throughout the Parish – As Directed (Per 1,000 SF) 

Proposals must be submitted in a SEALED envelope or package and clearly marked with the Proposer’s Name & Address & "2024 ANNUAL GRASS CUTTING SERVICE" on the envelope.
 
Awards:

• Lowest Price Per Service: Proposer shall be awarded based on the lowest price per service.
• Split Awards/Contracts: Successful proposers will be contacted after the evaluation is complete. Split awards/contracts may be made based on the evaluation of proposals. 

The contract(s) will be for a twelve (12) month period and will begin upon the approval by the Livingston Parish Council. The contract(s) may be renewed for additional one (1) year terms with mutual agreement, not extending beyond December 31, 2028.
 
Documents can be obtained on the Central Auction House website or at the Livingston Parish Government Purchasing Department, 2nd floor of the Livingston Parish Health Unit, 29261 South Frost Road, Livingston, LA 70754.
 
Electronic Bids are accepted via Central Auction House at Central Auction House Link. For electronic bidding questions, contact Central Bidding at 225-810-4814.
 
Insurance Requirement: The lowest responsive bidder(s) awarded must have a minimum of $1,000,000 General Liability Insurance and carry Workmen’s Compensation Insurance. Insurance certificates must be sent to [email protected] before work commences.
 
Contractor Requirements:

• In Good Standing: Contractor must be in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State.
• Equipment Qualification: Contractor must be qualified to operate necessary equipment or machinery.
• Licenses and Permits: Contractor must secure and maintain all licenses and permits required for the above services. 

Bid Disqualification: Livingston Parish Government reserves the right to deem bids non-responsive if vendors cannot meet these requirements or are not in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State.
 
Bid Rejection: In accordance with R.S. 38:2214(B), Livingston Parish Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
 
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Additional Notes/Requirements

Please refer to the Attached Addendums for Updated Bid Information. Updated information is indicated in RED TEXT. ******* ONLY USE ADDENDUMS TO PLACE YOUR BIDS. ******* Thank you.