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

The Jefferson Parish Department of Public Works - Parkways (Parkways Department) is soliciting qualified Contractors for a two (2) year contract for tree work (tree removal, stump removal, trimming & pruning, hauling tree debris, termite & insect treatment, and fertilization) to be performed throughout unincorporated Jefferson Parish. A Louisiana State Contractor's License is required in the following classification: o Specialty: Landscaping, Grading and Beautification A LA State Contractor's License will be required in accordance with LSA R.S. 37-2150 et. seq. and such license number will be shown on the outside of the bid electronic envelope. Failure to comply will cause the bid to be rejected. When submitting the bid electronically, the license number must be entered in the appropriate field in the electronic procurement system. Failure to comply will cause the bid to be rejected. A bid bond in the amount of 5% of bid response is due with the bid submission. An Electronic Bid Bond must be submitted with this bid, through one of the respective clearing houses at online. A performance bond in the amount of 100% of the contract is required at the signing of the formal contract. A payment bond in the amount of 100% of the contract is required at the signing of the formal contract. The Parkways Department shall have the ability to charge the Contractor for Liquidated Damages for unsatisfactory work. Liquidated Damages may be assessed as outlined below: Unauthorized Tree Removal Liquidated Damages may be assessed for any unauthorized tree removals. Damage amounts will correspond to the size of the removed tree(s): 1" - 6" Dia. = $1,000.00 7" - 12" Dia. = $2,000.00 13" - 18" Dia. = $3,000.00 19" - 24" Dia. = $4,000.00 25" and Larger Dia. = $5,000.00 Note: Diameter measurement shall be taken from the stump of the removed tree(s). Scheduling of work is an important part of this contract. Liquidated Damages of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) per calendar day may be assessed for any unapproved schedule changes and/or missed assignments. Agreed upon weather delays shall not warrant Liquidated Damages.