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

The scope of work shall consist of, but is not limited to, removing trees, clearing vines and vegetation, removing wood waste, and spraying herbicides to the entire overhead primary, secondary, fiber optic communication facilities and individual services for each feeder. In accordance with Louisiana RS 38:2212., vendors may submit their bid electronically at the website listed above. Bidders wishing to submit their bid electronically must first be registered electronically with Lafayette Consolidated Government as a potential supplier at the website listed above. Bidders submitting bids electronically are required to provide the same documents as bidders submitting through the mail as soon as available. Regardless of the results, the bidder will have 48 hours from opening of the bids to provide Lafayette Consolidated Government the original bid documents. Only a bid bond, certified check or cashier's check shall be submitted as the bid security. Electronic copies of both the front and back of the check or bid bond shall be included with the electronic bid. If a bidder fails to provide the original hard copies of the bed documents within 48 hours of the bid opening, their bid shall be considered non-responsive. Bids must be signed in accordance with LRS Title 38:2212(B)5. A Corporate Resolution or Certificate of Authority authorizing the person signing the bid is required to be submitted with bid. Failure to submit a Corporate Resolution or Certificate of Authority with the bid shall be cause for rejection of bid. Copies of the bidding documents are available upon request by contacting Purchasing at the number listed above located at 705 W. University Avenue, Lafayette LA 70506. Bid Documents shall be available until twenty-four hours before the bid opening date. Questions relative to the bidding documents shall be addressed in writing to Carley Rousse @ cfrousse@lafayettela.gov. At the time of the pre-bid and bid dates, Attendees shall be required to comply with requirements mandated by Lafayette Consolidated Government regarding Covid-19 procedures and policies. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond payable to the Lafayette Consolidated Government, the amount of which shall be five percent (5%) of the base bid plus additive alternates. If a bid bond is used, it shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A-Rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent (10%) of policyholders' surplus as shown in the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide, or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. The bid bond shall be issued by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana. The certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder shall execute the contract, should it be awarded to him, in conformity with the contract documents within ten (10) days. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least forty-five (45) days after the time scheduled for the opening of bids. Each bid shall be submitted only on the bid form provided with the specifications. The successful bidder will be required to execute performance and labor and material payment bonds in the full amount of the contract as more fully defined in the bid documents. Bids will be evaluated by the Purchaser based on the lowest responsible and responsive bid submitted which is also in compliance with the bid documents. The Lafayette Consolidated Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids or any portions thereof, for just cause in accordance with LA R.S. 38§2214.B. Bidders or firms submitting bids in the amount of $50,000.00 or more shall certify that they are licensed contractors under Chapter 24 of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 and show their license number on the front of the sealed envelope in which their bid is enclosed. Contractors shall be licensed for the classification of "SPECIALTY: LANDSCAPING, GRADING, AND BEAUTIFICATION" and the General Foreman shall be required to be currently licensed as a "UTILITY ARBORIST" in the State of Louisiana. Bids in the amounts specified above which have not bid in accordance with the requirements, shall be rejected and shall not be read. Additional information relative to licensing may be obtained from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Lafayette Consolidated Government strongly encourages the participation of DBEs (Disadvantaged Business Enterprises) in all contracts or procurements let by the Lafayette Consolidated Government for goods and services and labor and material. To that end, all contractors and suppliers are encouraged to utilize DBEs business enterprises in the purchase or sub-contracting of materials, supplies, services and labor and material in which disadvantaged businesses are available. Assistance in identifying said businesses may be obtained by calling 291-8410.