Lawn Services

INVITATION TO BID No.
ALEX 27001
FURNISH
LAWN SERVICES FOR CLTCC FACILITIES
ISSUING AGENCY: Central Louisiana Technical Community College
516 Murray Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
Attention: Feleisha Wilson
Feleisha Wilson
CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER:
Email: feleishawilson@cltcc.edu
Office: (318) 487-5443 extension 1148
CONTRACT COORDINATOR: Joseph Borne, Vice Chancellor of Finance & Administration
Email: josephborne@cltcc.edu
Office: (318) 487-5443 extension 1161
ITB RELEASE DATE: April 21, 2026
MANDATORY ONSITE VISIT: May 4-8, 2026 See attached campus schedule
ONSITE VISIT DATE & TIMES: As scheduled per campus See attached campus schedule
DEADLINE FOR BIDS: 3:00 p.m., Central Time, Monday, May 18, 2026
BID OPENING DATE: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
BID OPENING TIME: 10:00 a.m. Central Time
BID OPENING LOCATION: Central Louisiana Technical Community College
Alexandria Campus
516 Murray Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
UNSIGNED OR LATE PROPOSALS WILL BE REJECTED
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DEFINITIONS & INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
PURPOSE
This Invitation to Bid (ITB) sets forth the requirements and specifications of Central Louisiana Technical Community College. The
contents of this ITB and the Bidder/Vendor/Contractor's bid response shall become contractual obligations if a contract ensues. The bid
and any resulting contract shall be governed under the laws of the State of Louisiana.
Issuance of this Invitation to Bid does not ensure that CLTCC will make an award.
GOVERNING BID REGULATIONS
All bids shall be subject to the Louisiana Purchasing Rules and Regulations, and Louisiana Revised Statutes
39:1551-1738. In accordance with L.S.A.-R.S. 39:1594 purchases where the estimated cost is greater than $30,000 all solicitations
must be advertised on the State Purchasing website, http://wwwprd.doa.louisiana.gov/osp/lapac/pubmain.asp
http://wwwprd.doa.louisiana.gov/osp/lapac/pubmain.asp
BID RESPONSE FORM
All bids shall include the bid response forms provided in the ITB. The bid response form for signature must be properly signed in ink by
an officer of the bidding entity authorized to sign the bid. Bid prices MUST be either typewritten or printed in ink (no pencil). Any
alterations of the bid response form or foreign conditions attached thereto may cause rejection of the bid. The F.O.B. point shall be the
College unless specified otherwise in the solicitation.
CORRECTION OF MISTAKES
Any erasure, strike - through, correction or other change(s) in the bid MUST be initialed by the Bidder. Failure to do so may result in
rejection of the bid without further consideration.
NUMBER OF COPIES
THE ENTIRE ITB SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO BE RETURNED WITH THE BID RESPONSE. Bidders must submit one (1)
originally signed bid response form with any required information. The Bidder shall be responsible for duplicating and retaining any bid
forms and responses for personal record.
REJECTION OF BIDS
The College reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informality. The right is reserved to award contracts separately,
grouped, or an all-or-none basis. Incomplete, illegible, partial or informal bids shall be rejected.
SEALED BID
The entire bid shall be sealed. All bids must be submitted in a sealed bid envelope with the bid number and opening date listed on the
envelope. The name and address of the Bidder MUST appear on the outside of the bid envelope. In the event the bid contains bulky
subject material, the special bid envelope or other form identifying the solicitation should be firmly affixed to the mailing envelope or
container.
BIDS BINDING
All formal bids shall be binding for a minimum of ninety (90) calendar days and shall not be withdrawn after the specified return date.
BID CONFIDENTIALITY
In accordance with the provisions of L.S.A-R.S. 44:1 all proposals shall become a matter of public record. Any information considered
confidential shall not be included in the proposal response. Except as otherwise permitted under the contract, the College will use at least
the same standard of care to maintain the confidentiality of the Proposer's Confidential Information that it uses to maintain the
confidentiality of its own Confidential Information.
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BID DUE DATE
Bidders shall be responsible for the timely delivery of the bid by the ITB return deadline. Bids received after the specified time and date
will not be considered, whether delayed in the mail or for any other causes whatsoever.
Bid response may be withdrawn by the Bidder upon written or fax request PRIOR TO the designated time for return of bids. Withdrawal
notification must be by signature and received by the CLTCC Purchasing Department prior to the designated deadline for return of bids.
DELIVERY OF BIDS
Each bid response shall be time recorded by Purchasing Department personnel upon its delivery. The Bidder, or the Bidder's agent, may
hand deliver the bid to the CLTCC Purchasing Department, or the Bidder may cause the bid to be delivered by an express carrier.
Responsibility for ensuring that a receipt of delivery for their proposal remains with the bidder. The Bidder may elect to mail the bid by
registered or certified mail return receipt requested.
The address for delivery of bids is: Central Louisiana Technical Community College
516 Murray Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
Attention : Feleisha Wilson
BIDDER INQUIRIES
No negotiations, decisions or actions shall be executed by any Bidder as a result of any oral discussion with any state employee. Only
those transactions which are in writing, signed by the Chief Procurement Officer in addendum form, shall be considered as valid.
Telephone inquiries are not allowed. Inquiries concerning the administrative requirements of the ITB shall be submitted in writing and
may be faxed to the Purchasing Department at 318-487-5977. Bidders may submit inquiries via email to the Chief Procurement Officer
at: feleishawilson@cltcc.edu. Bidders shall not construe any verbal conversations as binding.
Inquiries concerning the performance requirements of the ITB shall be submitted in writing and may be faxed to the Chief Procurement
Officer. Bidders may submit inquiries via email to the Chief Procurement Officer at: feleishawilson@cltcc.edu. Bidders shall not construe
any verbal conversations as binding.
Inquiries shall be received no later than the time and date designated herein. Answers to inquiries that change or substantially clarify the
ITB shall be issued in the form of addendum to all known to have received a complete set of documents, or to all in attendance at the
pre-bid meeting if inquiries are after that date.
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
Contract award shall be contingent upon the availability of funds to fulfill the requirements of the solicitation. The
College shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by any Bidder in the preparation of any bid response.
BID COST INCURRED
This solicitation does not commit the College to award a contract and the College shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by any
Bidder in the preparation of any bid.
QUALIFICATION OF BIDDER
The College reserves the right to make inquiries and investigations, as it deems necessary to determine the responsibility of any Bidder
to perform the services to bid. The Bidder shall provide all information and data for this purpose as the College may request. The
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unreasonable failure of any Bidder to promptly supply information in connection with an inquiry may be grounds for non-responsibility.
SPECIFICATIONS
Whenever specifications indicate a specific brand, make or manufacturer, such specifications are used to denote the quality standard of
product desired and DO NOT restrict the Bidder to the specific brand, make or manufacturer named. They are used only to set
forth and convey to the Bidder, the general style, type, character and quality of product desired. Equivalent products shall be acceptable
if requested by the Bidder no later than the bid inquiry deadline and written approval has been granted for the alternative(s) from the
Chief Procurement Officer prior to bid opening.
TAXES
The Bidder shall include in the bid price all federal, state and local taxes of all kinds applicable to the performance of the contract. The
College is currently exempt from State Sales and Use Tax and from city, parish and state sales and use taxes.
BID AWARD
The contract, if an award is made, will be awarded with reasonable promptness by written notice to the lowest responsible and responsive
Bidder whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the Invitation to Bid.
The lowest responsible and responsive Bidder will be determined by the BID PRICE TOTAL and any additives selected by the College
at time of bid award. The Bidder should be relatively competitive in relation to other Bidder prices for Additional Clean-up.
Bids may be awarded by individual campuses and not as one award. Chancellor of CLTCC or designee will determine how awards will
be handled.
BUILDING SQUARE FOOTAGE
Bidders shall be responsible for the measurement of the exact square footage of the building. The measurements stated herein are
approximate and Bidders shall be responsible for obtaining exact measurements if needed for calculating bid prices.
BID PRICES
The prices bid shall be firm to cover all labor, equipment, materials, cleaning supplies, services, supervision, bonds, insurance,
transportation and any other costs necessary to execute the designated janitorial housekeeping services in full conformity with the
Invitation to Bid. Prices shall include any applicable Federal, State, Parish, Municipal or other taxes AND delivery charges.
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STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS
ACCESS TO RECORDS
The CONTRACTOR agrees that the College and the Legislative Auditor of the State of Louisiana shall have access to, and the right to
audit and examine, any pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of the CONTRACTOR related to this solicitation and any
resulting contract.
ACCIDENTS
The CONTRACTOR agrees that in the event of any accident of any kind and degree, the CONTRACTOR will immediately notify the
College's Campus Dean or designee at the specific site of the accident and thereafter furnish a full written report of such accident.
ASSIGNMENT
The contract, or any portion thereof or any interest therein, shall not be assigned, transferred, conveyed, sublet or disposed of without the
previous consent, in writing, of the College. Any attempted assignment under the contract shall be void and shall have no effect.
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
The Contract, and any properly executed amendment thereto, the Invitation to Bid, the CONTRACTOR'S bid response and the
CONTRACTOR'S performance guarantees shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties and shall supersede all prior oral or
written agreements or understandings.
The College and CONTRACTOR shall execute contract for a period not exceeding thirty six (36) months, in the form prescribed herein
by the College, no later than the expiration period for furnishing verification of insurance coverage.
The Contract shall not be modified, altered, or changed except by mutual agreement amended in writing by the authorized representative
of each party to the Contract.
CONTRACT EXTENSION
Based upon the mutual agreement of the successful Bidder and Central Louisiana Technical Community College, this contract may be
extended for two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods at the same prices, terms and conditions.
The full term of the contract including the possible two (2) extensions shall not exceed a period of sixty (60) months in total.
CONTRACT CANCELLATION
Central Louisiana Technical Community College has the right to cancel any contract, in accordance with Purchasing Rules and
Regulations, for cause, including but not limited to, the following: (1) Failure to deliver within the time specified in the contract; (2)
Failure of the product or service to meet specifications, conform to sample quality or to be delivered in good condition; (3)
Misrepresentation by the contractor; (4) Fraud, collusion, conspiracy or other unlawful means of obtaining any contract with the state;
(5) conflict of contract provisions with constitutional or statutory provisions of state or federal law; (6) any other breach of contract. First
instance of failure to provide contractual components will result in a letter of notification to contractor with five (5) days in which to
comply. Second offense will result in immediate termination of contract. The College may terminate the contract at its convenience upon
thirty (30) calendar days written notice at any time during the term of the contract. Any contract cancellation shall be served by registered
or certified mail.
The CONTRACTOR may terminate the contract at its convenience upon sixty (60) calendar days written notice prior to the end of an
academic semester. Any contract cancellation shall be served by registered or certified mail.
In the event of a possible termination for cause, if either party breaches any terms or conditions of the contract, the aggrieved party shall
give the other party at least ten (10) calendar days written notification of the alleged breach. The aggrieved party shall set forth the alleged
breach and demand compliance with the contract. Unless within thirty (30) calendar days after receiving such notice, the notified party
has not contested such alleged breach or such breach has ceased or the notified party has made arrangements to correct the alleged breach,
then the aggrieved party may terminate the contract, without prejudice to any right or remedy the aggrieved party may have, by giving
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written notice. Any contract cancellation shall be served by registered or certified mail.
FUNDING CLAUSE
The continuation of this contract is contingent upon the appropriation of funds to fulfill the requirements of the contract by the Legislature
at all times. If the Legislature fails to appropriate sufficient monies to provide for the continuation of a contract, the contract shall terminate
on the date of the beginning of the fiscal year for which funds are not appropriated.
COPYRIGHTS AND PATENTS
The CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless the State, the College, its officers, agents and employees harmless from
liability of any nature or kind for the use of any copyrighted or un-copyrighted composition, secret process, patented or unpatented,
invention, article or appliance furnished or used in the performance of the contract of which CONTRACTOR is not the patentee, assignee,
or licensee.
HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATION
In the event the CONTRACTOR produces a hazardous waste as defined by the Department of Natural Resources Hazardous Waste
Division of the State of Louisiana, the CONTRACTOR shall be designated as the generator of such waste. The liability of hazardous
waste disposal shall rest with the CONTRACTOR and not the College.
DISPOSAL OF NON-HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
The CONTRACTOR shall at all times keep the premises free from accumulations of trash, waste materials and debris caused by its
employees or its operations. Removal of all trash, waste materials and debris generated by operations shall be disposed of in receptacles
provided at designated locations.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The CONTRACTOR shall be an equal employment opportunity employer. The CONTRACTOR shall neither discriminate nor permit
discrimination in its operations or employment practices against any person or group of persons on the grounds of race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, political affiliation, or disabilities. Any act of discrimination committed by bidder,
or failure to comply with these statutory obligations when applicable, shall be grounds for termination of any contract entered into as a
result of this solicitation.
FORCE MAJEURE
Both parties agree that, if by reason of strike or other labor disputes, civil disorders, inclement weather, acts of God, or other unavoidable
cause, either party is unable to entirely perform its obligations, such performance shall not be considered a breach of the contract.
GOVERNING LAW
The contract, and all matters or issues related to it, shall be governed by and shall be in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana.
If any provision of the contract, as applied to either party or to any circumstance, shall be adjudged by a court to be void or unenforceable,
the same shall in no way affect any other provision of the contract or the validity or enforceability of the contract.
HOLIDAYS
Generally, the College recognizes the following holidays.
1) New Year's Day 5) Independence Day
2) Martin Luther King Day 6) Labor Day
3) Good Friday 7) Thanksgiving Day
4) Memorial Day 8) Christmas Day
The College's official holiday schedule will be provided to the CONTRACTOR on or around August 1st. The CONTRACTOR shall be
responsible for responding to scheduled service on the holidays listed above. The CONTRACTOR shall seek, in writing, advance written
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approval from the Campus Dean or designee regarding the recognition of any other holidays for its employees not recognized by the
College. The CONTRACTOR may request additional days off for services performed during scheduled Holidays.
ORDER OF PRIORITY
a. In the event there is a conflict between the Instructions to bidders or Standard Conditions and the Special Conditions, the Special
Conditions shall govern.
b. Any interpretation of the documents will be made by Addendum only, issued by the purchasing department, and a copy of such
addendum will posted to LaPac. The College will not be responsible for any other explanation of the documents.
COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHT LAWS
By submitting and signing this bid, bidder agrees to abide by the requirements of the following as applicable: Title VI and VII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Equal Opportunity Act of 1972, Federal Executive Order 11246, Federal Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, as amended, the Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Act
of 1975, and bidder agrees to abide by the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Bidder agrees not to discriminate
in its employment practices, and will render services under any contract entered into as a result of this solicitation without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, political affiliation, or disabilities. Any act of discrimination
committed by bidder, or failure to comply with these statutory obligations when applicable, shall be grounds for termination of any
contract entered into as a result of this solicitation.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION
Any "Qualified individual with a Disability" as defined by the American with Disabilities Act who has submitted a bid and desires to
attend the bid opening, must notify this office in writing not later than seven days prior to the bid opening date of their need for special
accommodations. If the request cannot be reasonably provided, the individual will be informed prior to the bid opening.
INDEMNITY
Contractor agrees, upon receipt of written notice of a claim or action, to defend the claim or action, or take other appropriate measure, to
indemnify, and hold harmless, the state, its officers, its agents and its employees from and against all claims and actions for bodily injury,
death or property damages caused by the fault of the contractor, its officers, its agents, or its employees. Contractor is obligated to
indemnify only to the extent of the fault of the contractor, its officers, its agents, or its employees. However, the contractor shall have
no obligation as set forth above with respect to any claim or action from bodily injury, death or property damages arising out of the fault
of the state, its officers, its agents or its employees.
SIGNATURE AUTHORITY
ATTENTION: .R.S. 39:1594(C)(4) requires evidence of authority to sign and submit bids to the State of Louisiana. You must indicate
which of the following apply to the signer of this bid.
PLEASE CIRCLE ONE:
1. The signer of the bid is either a Corporate Officer who is listed on the most current annual report on file with the Secretary of
State or a member of a partnership or partnership in Commendams as reflected in the most current Partnership Records on file with the
Secretary of State. A copy of the Annual Report or Partnership Record must be submitted to this office before contract award.
2. The signer of the bid is a representative of the Bidder Authorized to submit this bid as evidenced by documents such as, Corporate
Resolution, Certification as to Corporate Principal, etc. If this applies, a copy of the Resolution, Certification, or other supportive
documents must be attached hereto.
3. The bidder has filed with the Secretary of State an Affidavit or Resolution or other acknowledged/authentic document
indicating that the signer is authorized to submit bids for public contracts. A copy of the applicable document must be submitted to this
office before contract award.
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In accordance with the provisions of R.S. 39:2182, in awarding contracts after August 15, 2010, any public entity is authorized to reject
a proposal or bid from, or not award the contract to, a business in which any individual with an ownership interest of five percent or more,
has been convicted of, or has entered a plea of guilty of "nolo contendere" to any state felony or equivalent federal felony crime committed
in the solicitation or execution of a contract or bid awarded under laws governing public contracts under the provisions of Chapter 10 of
Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Professional, Personal, Consulting, and Social Services procurement under the
provisions of Chapter 16 of Title 39, or the Louisiana Procurement Code under the provisions of Chapter 17 of Title 39.
CERTIFICATION OF NO SUSPENSION OR DEBARMENT.
By signing and submitting any bid for $30,000 or more, the bidder certifies that their company, any subcontractors, or principals are not
suspended or debarred by the General Services Administration (GSA), in accordance with the requirements in OMB Circular A-133.
A list of parties who have been suspended or debarred can be viewed via the internet at http://www.EPLS.gov.
http://www.epls.gov./
FEDERAL CLAUSES, IF APPLICABLE
ANTI-KICKBACK CLAUSE- The contractor hereby agrees to adhere to the mandate dictated by the Copeland "Anti- Kickback" Act
which provides that each contractor or sub grantee shall be prohibited from inducing, by any means, any person employed in the
completion of work, to give up any part of the compensation to which he is otherwise entitled.
CLEAN AIR ACT- The contractor hereby agrees to adhere to the provisions which require compliance with all applicable standards,
orders or requirements issued under Section 306 of the Clean Air Act which prohibits the use under non-exempt Federal Contracts, Grants
or Loans of Facilities included on the EPA list of Violating Facilities.
ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT- The contractor hereby recognizes the mandatory standards and policies relating to
energy efficiency which are contained in the State Energy Conservation Plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and
Conservation Act (P.L. 94-163).
CLEAN WATER ACT- The contractor hereby agrees to adhere to the provisions which require compliance with all applicable standards,
orders or requirements issued under Section 508 of the Clean Water Act which prohibits the use under non-exempt Federal Contracts,
Grants or Loans of Facilities included on the EPA list of Violating Facilities.
ANTI-LOBBYING AND DEBARMENT ACT- The contractor will be expected to comply with Federal Statues required in the Anti-
Lobbying Act and the Debarment Act.
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CENTRAL LOUISIANA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
516 Murray Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY INSURANCE: The Contractor shall, before commencing any
work to be conducted under this contract, procure Workmen's Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance with a limit of liability
as required by the Labor Code of the State of Louisiana with an insurance company authorized to write such policies of insurance in the
State of Louisiana. It shall be the further responsibility of the Contractor to require that all subcontractors have in full force and effect, a
policy of Workmen's Compensation and Employer's Liability insurance before proceeding with any of the work required under this
contract.
GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE AND AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE: Commercial General Liability Insurance
with a combined single limit of $2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. This insurance shall include coverage
for bodily injury and property damage and indicate on the Certificate of Insurance which of the following coverages is not included in
the policy, if any:
1. Premises - Operations;
2. Broad Form Contractual Liability;
3. Products and Completed Operations;
4. Use of Contractors and Subcontractors;
5. Personal Injury;
6. Broad Form Property Damage
BUSINESS AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE: Business Automobile Liability Insurance with a combined single limit of
$2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage, unless otherwise indicated. This insurance shall include for bodily
injury and property damage the following coverages:
1. Owned automobiles;
2. Hired automobiles;
3. Non-owned automobiles.
The Contractor is to provide the owner with this signed statement of insurance preferably with the proposal. Otherwise, this statement is
to be furnished before any work whatsoever starts at the site. Further, the owner reserves the right to require the contractor to furnish a
certificate(s) of insurance from his agent(s) at any time before or during progress of the work.
INSURANCE-STATEMENT
This is to certify that we carry the Workmen's compensation & Employer's Liability Insurance & General Liability Insurance
and Automobile Liability Insurance as outlined above with: Company(s).
Bid or Request for Quotation SIGNED:
Number ALEX27001 FIRM:
TITLE:
DATE:
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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
All of the CONTRACTOR'S employees furnishing or performing services under the contract shall be deemed employees solely of the
CONTRACTOR and shall not be deemed for any purposes whatsoever employees or agents of, acting for or on behalf of, the College.
The CONTRACTOR shall perform all services as an independent CONTRACTOR and shall discharge all its liabilities as such. No acts
performed or representations made, whether oral or written, by the CONTRACTOR with respect to third parties shall be binding on the
College.
INSPECTION OF FACILITIES
It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to visit the site of the proposed service, inspect the site, utilities, equipment and
particularly familiarize himself with the difficulties and restrictions regarding the execution of the proposed service. No additional
allowance shall be granted to any CONTRACTOR because of lack of knowledge of conditions.
INSURANCE
The CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Work insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages
to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Work hereunder by the CONTRACTOR, its agents,
representatives, employees or subcontractors. The cost of such insurance shall be included in the CONTRACTOR'S bid. See specific
requirements regarding insurance elsewhere in the ITB.
The insurance afforded by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, cancelled, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30)
days prior written notice by certified mail return receipt requested has been given to the College.
COLLEGE PERSONNEL
As a result of this contract, the Contractor shall be required to interview any displaced employee of CLTCC for consideration of
employment within their company.
KEYS
The CONTRACTOR shall sign for and be responsible for all keys issued to the Contractor's representative. Keys shall not be left in doors
and shall not be used to admit anyone except recognized College personnel. All exterior entrance doors shall be closed, locked and
checked before leaving the building each evening. All interior doors shall be closed, locked and checked before leaving the building
each evening. Contractor will be responsible for working with the CONTRACT COORDINATORS to obtain schedules of when
building should be open and/or locked.
In the event of loss of any keys, the CONTRACTOR notify the Campus Dean or Designee immediately and shall reimburse the College
in whole or in part to correct any breach of security in the facility or facilities. The College reserves the right to hold or deduct any costs
from payments due the CONTRACTOR to insure reimbursement for the security breach caused thereby.
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
The CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations of the local, state, and federal government in the
performance of the contract.
The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for strict compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws concerning fair
employment, minimum wage and equal opportunity practices.
LIENS
The CONTRACTOR shall at all times keep the College free and clear from all liens asserted by any person, firm, or corporation for any
reason whatsoever, arising from the furnishing of services (whether for services, work, labor performed, or materials or equipment
purchased) by the CONTRACTOR pursuant to the terms of the contract. If any such lien shall at any time be filed against the College's
premises in connection with the contract and the CONTRACTOR shall fail to cause such lien to be removed or discharged (by payment
or bond or otherwise) within ten (10) calendar days after being notified of the filing of such lien, then the College may, without prejudice
to any right or remedy available to the College, contact the surety or insurance company furnishing the performance guaranty and demand
the lien be removed or discharged (by payment or bond or otherwise). The CONTRACTOR and its surety or insurance company shall be
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