Description
The Office of State Procurement is seeking bids for a reforestation project at the John Franks Wildlife Management Area in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. The project involves planting seedlings, with a target of 65 hard mast seedlings and 40 miscellaneous seedlings per acre. A mandatory site visit is required, and bidders must submit their bids online via the LaGov supplier portal. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
• The project requires planting of various tree species, including Water Oak, Willow Oak, Cow Oak, Nuttall Oak, Cherrybark Oak, Shummard Oak, Delta Post Oak, Overcup Oak, Sweet Pecan, Sycamore, Sweetgum, Red Mulberry, Persimmon, and Drummond Red Maple.
• The bidder must specify the number of seedlings they will plant for each species.
• The contract duration is approximately 1 month, with planting to occur between January 19 and February 28, 2026.
• The bidder must comply with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• The contract may be terminated for convenience or cause, and the bidder must indemnify the state against any claims or damages.