City of Kenner - Contract to Provide Grass Cutting Services (Citywide) - SEALED BID 26-6985 (2026)
City of KennerCity · Kenner, LA- Due
- Nov 4, 2026
- 2 days left
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
The 30-second brief
The City of Kenner is seeking sealed bids for citywide grass cutting services, including smooth cut manicure mowing, weed removal and control, mulching, flower bed planting, pine straw bales, and red mulch bags across medians, roadsides, canal banks, parks, and rights-of-way. The estimated scope encompasses approximately 1,270,036 square yards with an estimated 26 cutting cycles per year. The contract term is 2 years from February 1, 2027 through January 31, 2029, with an annual amount not to exceed $500,000. Bids are due by November 4, 2026 at 9:45 a.m. CST, with a bid opening at 10:00 a.m. Questions are due 5 working days prior to bid opening and should be emailed to [email protected]. Requirements include a 5% bid security (bid bond, cashier's check, or certified check), performance and payment bonds, corporate resolution, Louisiana contractor's license, and insurance specifications.
Grass cutting smooth cut (32, 218, 433 sq. yd. estimated across cycles), Weed removal & control (3, 000 sq. yd.), Mulching (500 hours), Flower bed planting (300 hours), Pine straw bales (2, 000 bags), Vigoro red colored mulch or equal 2 cu ft per bag (2, 000 bags)
Compliance with specifications, delivery and/or completion date, lowest responsive and responsible bidder
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Summary
The City of Kenner is seeking sealed bids for citywide grass cutting services, including smooth cut manicure mowing, weed removal and control, mulching, flower bed planting, pine straw bales, and red mulch bags across medians, roadsides, canal banks, parks, and rights-of-way.
The estimated scope encompasses approximately 1,270,036 square yards with an estimated 26 cutting cycles per year. The contract term is 2 years from February 1, 2027 through January 31, 2029, with an annual amount not to exceed $500,000. Bids are due by November 4, 2026 at 9:45 a.m. CST, with a bid opening at 10:00 a.m. Questions are due 5 working days prior to bid opening and should be emailed to [email protected]. Requirements include a 5% bid security (bid bond, cashier's check, or certified check), performance and payment bonds, corporate resolution, Louisiana contractor's license, and insurance specifications.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Compliance with specifications
- Delivery and/or completion date
- Lowest responsive and responsible bidder
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Grass cutting smooth cut (32, 218, 433 sq. yd. estimated across cycles), Weed removal & control (3, 000 sq. yd.), Mulching (500 hours), Flower bed planting (300 hours), Pine straw bales (2, 000 bags), Vigoro red colored mulch or equal 2 cu ft per bag (2, 000 bags)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Bid Form
- Bid Security (5% bid bond or certified/cashier's check)
- Corporate Resolution
- Louisiana Contractor's License
- Submit to
- www.centralauctionhouse.com
- Duration
- 24 months
- Scope location
- Kenner, LA
- Projected sq ft
- 1,270,036 sq ft
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Kenner?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 4, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: www.centralauctionhouse.com.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Kenner in LA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Grass cutting smooth cut (32, 218, 433 sq. yd. estimated across cycles), Weed removal & control (3, 000 sq. yd.), Mulching (500 hours), Flower bed planting (300 hours), Pine straw bales (2, 000 bags), Vigoro red colored mulch or equal 2 cu ft per bag (2, 000 bags). Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Compliance with specifications, delivery and/or completion date, lowest responsive and responsible bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Kenner?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Kenner are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Kenner regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 4, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Form, Bid Security (5% bid bond or certified/cashier's check), Corporate Resolution, Louisiana Contractor's License. Review the full document from City of Kenner for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Kenner, LA. The total projected area is 1270036 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.