Arbor Services - Term Contract

The Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is seeking bids to provide a variety of tree services on an as-needed basis. The scope of work includes labor, materials, supplies, and equipment required to produce a completed project that follows the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A300 tree standards. Services included under this contract will be tree removal, maintenance and corrective tree pruning, stump grinding, debris disposal, lightning protection, cable installation, and more. The supplier must possess and maintain certain licenses and accreditations, including an arborist license from the State of Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry and Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) Accreditation. • The contract period is from 07/01/2026 to 06/30/2027, with the option to renew for additional periods. • The supplier must provide all necessary services to administer the Arbor Services in accordance with all applicable State, University, and Federal laws, regulations, and requirements. • The supplier must adhere to OSHA guidelines for safety and provide all necessary PPE for employees at no additional cost to the University. • The supplier must be responsible for removal and/or hauling away of any debris generated during scheduled work to the appropriate landfill site.