LA 22 Beautification Project

The St. Tammany Parish Government is soliciting sealed bids for the “LA 22 Beautification Project,” a landscape‑construction effort along a section of LA Highway 22. The scope includes site preparation, utility protection, removal of existing vegetation, installation of new plant material (wildflowers, bamboo, shrubs, trees), mulching, staking, irrigation, and final landscaping cleanup over approximately 1.2 acres. Bidders must be licensed, insured, and provide a 5 % bid bond, performance and payment bonds equal to the contract price, and all required insurance certificates. The base contract period is 60 calendar days, with possible 30‑day extensions for alternates. The bid opening is scheduled for 2:00 PM CT on October 14, 2026, with questions due by October 2, 2026. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder within 45 days of opening. • Required licenses and a 5 % bid guarantee (cash or bond) • Performance/payment bond equal to 100 % of contract price • Comprehensive insurance (general liability, workers’ comp, etc.) • Scope: site clearing, utility marking, planting, mulching, staking, and post‑installation maintenance warranty (1 year) • Project duration: 60 days (base) • Bid submission: sealed paper or electronic via BidExpress by 2:00 PM CT, Oct 14, 2026 • Award anticipated within 45 days of opening