This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Chalmette, Louisiana. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The St. Bernard Parish Government (SBPG) maintains the grass on residential properties throughout the Parish through multiple programs. These programs include the grass maintenance on Louisiana Land Trust (LLT) properties, adjudicated properties, and non-adjudicated properties. SBPG is solicitating proposals from interested parties for performing the grass cutting services for all of the aforementioned programs, divided into zones that accord with the Parish's Council Districts. The procedures for the selection of the firm(s) will be in accordance with the Community Development Block Grant (CBBG) rules and guidance and procurement policies of SBPG. All responses received will be evaluated in accordance with the selection criteria. The package also identifies the scope of services to be performed by the selected firm. The procedures for the selection of the vendor(s) will be in accordance with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) rules and guidance and procurement policies of SBPG. All responses received will be evaluated in accordance with the selection criteria. SBPG reserves the right to hire multiple grass cutting firms. All responses will be evaluated based on the relative merits of the proposal received in addition to price. The following criteria and point scoring will be followed: 1. Criteria: Respondent meeting the minimum qualifications and requirements in this RFP will be evaluated on the basis of the following: Professional expertise, training and experience, especially in 0-50 points relation to the type and magnitude of services required Past and/or current experience working with municipalities 0-30 points on similar service contracts Cost Proposal - Lump Sum Cost 0-20 points TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS 100 points Cost of Service points will be awarded on the basis of the following formula: (A/B)*C = D A is the lowest proposed fee submitted. B is the Proposer's proposed fee. C is the maximum number of cost points, and D is the cost of service points actually awarded to the proposal being granted TOTAL: 100 points The Parish Government, or appointed Committee, shall evaluate each RFP received per CDBG rules and regulations pertaining to procurement and SBPG procurement policies. If the Parish desires, the vendors will be notified to make a presentation before the selection process is completed. St. Bernard Parish Government reserves the right to negotiate with any and all persons or firms submitting an RFP, and award contracts to multiple firms to execute the scope of services of this RFP. The selection process shall comply with Louisiana Revised Statutes, St. Bernard Parish Procurement Policies for Professional Services and CDBG Rules and Guidance. St. Bernard Parish reserves the right to reject any RFP for failure to meet the requirements contained herein, to waive any technical requirement, and to select the firm, in the Parish's judgment, whom best meets the requirements of this project and the needs of the Parish. Sealed Proposal Packages delivered to any other St. Bernard Parish Government location or other room number prior to the receipt deadline will not be considered. The work of the contract may be funded by Federal Funding; therefore, the work of contract is subject to Federal Procurement Requirements. The successful bidder must comply with the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment. The successful bidder must comply with Presidential Executive Orders 11246 and 11375 which prohibit discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex or national origin. St. Bernard Parish Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Bernard Parish Government also encourages all small and minority-owned firms and women's business enterprises to apply