| Agency: | City of Shreveport |
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| State: | Louisiana |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Posted Date: | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Apr 7, 2026 |
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| INDEX OF RFQ FORMS | Any Reference to Bid shall mean Quote. | Page Numbers | |
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| shall mean Quoter. | |||
| Request for Quotes (DO NOT RETURN WITH QUOTE) | 2 | ||
| Price Schedule/Signature Page (COS RFQ FORM #1) | 3 |
| Special Instructions/Provisions | 4-8 |
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| Standard Contract | 9-14 |
| Insurance & Bond Requirements | 15-18 |
| Fair Share Forms | 19-30 |
| Adjudicated Property Affidavit | 31 |
| Felony Conviction/ E-Verify Affidavit | 32 |
| Format for the Return Envelope | 33 |
| Scope of Services | 34 |
City of Shreveport
REQUEST FOR QUOTE LAWN CARE SERVICES (RFQ) #26-504
Mowing Contract for OFF-Airport Properties
INDEX OF RFQ FORMS Any Reference to Bid shall mean Quote. Any reference to bidder
Page Numbers
shall mean Quoter.
Request for Quotes (DO NOT RETURN WITH QUOTE) 2
Price Schedule/Signature Page (COS RFQ FORM #1) 3
NOTE: THE COS RFQ FORM LISTED ABOVE SHOULD BE RETURNED WITH YOUR QUOTE. IF ANY OF THE
ABOVE COS RFQ FORMS ARE OMITTED, THEN YOUR QUOTE MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED OR
ACCEPTED.
INDEX OF REFERENCE ITEMS INCLUDED HEREIN
All information listed below should not be returned with your quote. It shall remain part of the quote by reference only.
Special Instructions/Provisions 4-8
Standard Contract 9-14
Insurance & Bond Requirements 15-18
Fair Share Forms 19-30
Adjudicated Property Affidavit 31
Felony Conviction/ E-Verify Affidavit 32
Format for the Return Envelope 33
Scope of Services 34
INDEX OF REFERENCE ITEMS NOT INCLUDED HEREIN THAT ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE WITH THE SAME FORCE
AND EFFECT AS IF SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT. SHOULD ANY OF THESE BE IN CONFLICT WITH THOSE LISTED HEREIN, THE
MORE STRINGENT WILL APPLY.
1.0 The General Contract Clauses (Section 20), the Standard Instructions/Conditions for Request for Proposals (Section 30) will no longer
be incorporated in solicitations but will be incorporated by reference in the City of Shreveport (hereinafter the City) book of Standard
Solicitation Instructions / Provisions and General Contract Clauses; which are available at www.shreveportla.gov (click on Business,
then on Bids & RFPs). If you do not have a computer, you can use one of the public use computers that are available at the Shreve
Memorial Library or at most library branches.
2.0 The CONTRACT VERIFICATION-DBE/FSC FORM 6, must be furnished within five (5) working days after the City executed contract is
picked up by the prime contractor.
3.0 The Felony Conviction/E-Verify Affidavit must be submitted by the lowest responsive Quoter after the opening.
Revised 12-04-19
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| AN INVITATION FOR YOU TO RESPOND WITH A WRITTEN OR ELECTRONIC QUOTE | ||||||||
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| Posted Date: | March 19, 2026 | |||||||
| DO NOT RETURN THIS PAGE-FAXED OR E-MAILED QUOTES NOT ACCEPTED | ||||||||
| Request for Quote (RFQ) City of Shreveport Renee Anderson, MBA, CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP Purchasing Agent | QUOTES MUST BE DELIVERED TO: City of Shreveport Office of the Purchasing Agent Government Plaza-Suite 610 505 Travis Street Shreveport, LA 71101-3042 | OR GO TO BIDNETDIRECT.COM TO SEND ELECTRONIC QUOTE | ||||||
| BID MUST BE RECEIVED NOT LATER THAN 3:00 P.M. ON: | April 7, 2026 | THEN PUBLICLY OPENED | ||||||
| THIS IS NOT AN ORDER | Quote Number | RFQ# 26-504 | ||||||
| BID TITLE: MOWING CONTRACT FOR OFF-AIRPORT PROPERTIES | ||||||||
| PREBID CONFERENCE: N/A | ||||||||
| E-MAIL QUESTIONS TO: | Kimberly.floyd@shreveportla.gov | 7 working days before the opening or fax to: | 318-673-5408 | |||||
| BID BOND IS NOT REQUIRED. | Estimated Expenditure: | $36,000.00 | ||||||
| Quotes received after the time specified for opening cannot be considered for an award. | ||||||||
| ELECTRONIC QUOTE/QUOTE NOTICES The City of Shreveport listing of current bids are posted on BidNetDirect.com. To view the general bid information and receive bid notices by email, register with BidNetDirect. Registration is free. Vendors/Contractors (vendors) have the option to submit bids & bid bonds, electronically or by paper copy. Solicitation documents are also available at www.shreveportla.gov/Solicitations. BidNetDirect shall be the official source for bid documents. To register please go to: https://www.bidnetdirect.com/public/user-registration. If you need help registering or with training or completing an e-bid, please call 800-835-4603, Option 2 or email support@bidnet.com. If an electronic bid is submitted, provide your state contractor's license number when the bid with alternates amounts to $50,000 or more. To request copies of bids by e- mail, send your request to kimberly.floyd@shreveportla.gov. The City of Shreveport reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive minor informalities. |
AN INVITATION FOR YOU TO RESPOND WITH A WRITTEN OR ELECTRONIC QUOTE
Posted Date: March 19, 2026
DO NOT RETURN THIS PAGE-FAXED OR E-MAILED QUOTES NOT ACCEPTED
Request for Quote (RFQ)
QUOTES MUST BE DELIVERED TO:
City of Shreveport
City of Shreveport
OR GO TO
Office of the Purchasing Agent
BIDNETDIRECT.COM TO
Renee Anderson, MBA, CPPO, Government Plaza-Suite 610
CPPB, NIGP-CPP 505 Travis Street SEND ELECTRONIC
Purchasing Agent Shreveport, LA 71101-3042 QUOTE
BID MUST BE RECEIVED NOT LATER THAN 3:00 P.M. ON: April 7, 2026 THEN PUBLICLY OPENED
THIS IS NOT AN ORDER Quote Number RFQ# 26-504
BID TITLE: MOWING CONTRACT FOR OFF-AIRPORT PROPERTIES
PREBID CONFERENCE: N/A
E-MAIL QUESTIONS TO: Kimberly.floyd@shreveportla.gov 7 working days before the opening or fax to: 318-673-5408
BID BOND IS NOT REQUIRED. Estimated Expenditure: $36,000.00
Quotes received after the time specified for opening cannot be considered for an award.
ELECTRONIC QUOTE/QUOTE NOTICES
The City of Shreveport listing of current bids are posted on BidNetDirect.com. To view the general bid information and receive bid
notices by email, register with BidNetDirect. Registration is free. Vendors/Contractors (vendors) have the option to submit bids &
bid bonds, electronically or by paper copy. Solicitation documents are also available at www.shreveportla.gov/Solicitations.
BidNetDirect shall be the official source for bid documents.
To register please go to: https://www.bidnetdirect.com/public/user-registration. If you need help registering or with training or
completing an e-bid, please call 800-835-4603, Option 2 or email support@bidnet.com. If an electronic bid is submitted, provide
your state contractor's license number when the bid with alternates amounts to $50,000 or more. To request copies of bids by e-
mail, send your request to kimberly.floyd@shreveportla.gov.
The City of Shreveport reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive minor informalities.
Important- If you consider the specifications as restrictive or have a problem with this document, please contact
the Purchasing Agent at least five days before the quote opening at (318) 673-5450
Revised 01-20-21
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| ITEMS BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY QUOTER | ||
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| ITEM # | STREET | PROPERTY ADDRESSES | TTL # | U/M | MONTHLY | PRICE PER CUT | MONTHLY TOTAL PRICE | ||||||
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| CUTS | |||||||||||||
| 1 | Hollywood Avenue | 4205, 4225, 4237 ,4241 | 4 | EA | 8 | ||||||||
| 2 | Roberts Street | 5902, 5912, 5914, 5916, 6006, 6012 | 6 | EA | 12 | ||||||||
| 3 | Powell Street | 4106, 4122, 4135, 4144, 4148, 4160, 4203, 4230, 4255 | 9 | EA | 18 | ||||||||
| 4 | Cosby Street | 4101, 4107, 4110, 4125, 4140, 4141, 4142, 4217, 4218, 4221, 4240, Lot 161 | 12 | EA | 24 | ||||||||
| 5 | Miles Street | 4105, 4108, 4110, 4206, 4225, 4233, 4235, 4238, 4241, 4249, 4253, 4254, 4257 | 13 | EA | 26 | ||||||||
| 6 | Robinhood Street | 4101, 4103, 4108, 4109, 4113, 4114, 4118, 4120, 4122, 4124,4135,4148, 4156, 4203, 4225, 4230, 4234, 4236, 4237, 4258, Lot 449 | 21 | EA | 42 | ||||||||
| 7 | Mayfield Street | 4104, 4113, 4121, 4124, 4128, 4133, 4141, 4142, 4144, 4146, 4147, 4149, 4201, 4204, 4207, 4213, 4215, 4217, 4218, 4219, 4222, 4230, 4236, 4237, 4238, 4241, 4242, 4252 | 28 | EA | 56 | ||||||||
| Total Number of Properties | 93 |
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| I certify that this quote is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm, or person submitting a quote for the same items/services and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. Acting on behalf of the quoter, this is to attest that the undersigned is a duly authorized representative of the above captioned firm, corporation or business and has read Sections 10, 20, & 40 as referenced on the previous page. In accordance with the Fair Share Requirements, the quoter assures the City that he/she will meet or exceed the DBE goal, or if cannot meet the required DBE goal, the quoter will assure the City that he/she will document good faith efforts made toward meeting the goal requirement. THE FAIR SHARE GOAL IS 25% | |
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| COMPANYS NAME/ADDRESS: | The Quoter acknowledges receipt of the following ADDENDA: |
| AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE(MANUAL): | AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (TYPED OR PRINTED): |
| TITLE: | DATE: |
| PHONE NUMBER(S): | E-MAIL ADDRESS: |
COS RFQ FORM #1-PRICE SCHEDULE/SIGNATURE PAGE (04-25-19)
RFQ #26-504 TITLE: MOWING CONTRACT FOR OFF-AIRPORT PROPERTIES
ITEMS BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY QUOTER
TO THE PURCHASING DIVISION, CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
The undersigned quoter hereby proposes to perform all requirements of a Contractor as set forth in the Contract Documents
for MOWING CONTRACT FOR OFF-AIRPORT PROPERTIES in a proper and workmanlike manner, all in accordance with
the terms and specifications which are a part of this Request for Quotations, or any alteration, amendment, or addendum
which may become a part of this Request for Quotations, and upon the terms and conditions or the specifications adopted by
the City Council, and the rules and regulations of the City and under the direction of the SHREVEPORT REGIONAL AIRPORT
or his/her authorized representative(s), at the following rates listed below:
ITEM STREET PROPERTY ADDRESSES TTL U/M MONTHLY PRICE MONTHLY
# # TOTAL PER CUT TOTAL PRICE
CUTS
1 Hollywood 4205, 4225, 4237 ,4241 4 EA 8
Avenue
2 Roberts 5902, 5912, 5914, 5916, 6006, 6012 6 EA 12
Street
3 Powell 4106, 4122, 4135, 4144, 4148, 4160, 4203, 9 EA 18
Street 4230, 4255
4 Cosby 4101, 4107, 4110, 4125, 4140, 4141, 4142, 12 EA 24
Street 4217, 4218, 4221, 4240, Lot 161
5 Miles 4105, 4108, 4110, 4206, 4225, 4233, 4235, 13 EA 26
Street 4238, 4241, 4249, 4253, 4254, 4257
6 Robinhood 4101, 4103, 4108, 4109, 4113, 4114, 4118, 21 EA 42
Street 4120, 4122, 4124,4135,4148, 4156, 4203,
4225, 4230, 4234, 4236, 4237, 4258, Lot 449
7 Mayfield 4104, 4113, 4121, 4124, 4128, 4133, 4141, 28 EA 56
Street 4142, 4144, 4146, 4147, 4149, 4201, 4204,
4207, 4213, 4215, 4217, 4218, 4219, 4222,
4230, 4236, 4237, 4238, 4241, 4242, 4252
Total Number of Properties 93
The City and Shreveport Regional Airport reserves the right to renew any resultant contract(s), if mutually
agreeable with the contractor, for four additional years in one-year increments with price changes limited to
paragraph 8.0, price changes, in the Special Instructions to Bidders herein.
I certify that this quote is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm, or person
submitting a quote for the same items/services and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. Acting on behalf of the
quoter, this is to attest that the undersigned is a duly authorized representative of the above captioned firm, corporation or
business and has read Sections 10, 20, & 40 as referenced on the previous page. In accordance with the Fair Share
Requirements, the quoter assures the City that he/she will meet or exceed the DBE goal, or if cannot meet the required DBE
goal, the quoter will assure the City that he/she will document good faith efforts made toward meeting the goal requirement. THE
FAIR SHARE GOAL IS 25%
COMPANYS NAME/ADDRESS: The Quoter acknowledges receipt of the following
ADDENDA:
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE(MANUAL): AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (TYPED OR PRINTED):
TITLE: DATE:
PHONE NUMBER(S): E-MAIL ADDRESS:
THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE AWARD ON ALL OR ON SINGLE LINE ITEMS ABOVE,
WHICHEVER IS MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE CITY, COST, AND OTHER FACTORS CONSIDERED.
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CITY OF SHREVEPORT SPECIAL INSTRUCTION/PROVISIONS
1.0 STATE PESTICIDE LICENSE
1.1 Contractor must be licensed to apply herbicides.
2.0 THE PESTICIDE LICENSE, PERMITS, TAXES AND FEES
2.1 All Quotes submitted must include the price of any business and professional licenses, permits, taxes and fees as
required by Federal, State or Local Government Agencies.
3.0 CLARIFICATION/SUBSTITUTION REQUESTS
3.1 Quoters requiring additional information may submit their question(s) in writing to the attention of the Buyer as
listed on page two.
3.2 Answers to questions received that would change and/or clarify this solicitation will be provided in writing to all
firms that have received the original Request for Quote.
3.3 Any inquiry received at least seven (7) or more working days prior to the date fixed for the opening of quotes will
be given consideration.
3.4 Every interpretation made to a Quoter will be in the form of written Addendum to the contract document and when
issued will be on file in the Purchasing Agent's office.
3.4.1 All such addendum shall become part of the Contract Documents and all Quoters shall be bound by such
addendum.
3.4.2 The City shall not be legally bound by an addendum or interpretation that is not in writing.
3.4.3 If the necessity arises to issue an addendum modifying plans and specifications within the seventy-two-hour
period (exclusive of holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays) before the scheduled quote opening then the opening of
quotes shall be extended at least seven but not more than twenty-one working days. (Louisiana R.S. 38:2212-C-
2).
3.4.4 It shall be the Quoter's responsibility to make inquiry as to the Addendum issued.
4.0 CHANGE ORDERS
4.1 All Public Works' contracts shall contain provisions authorizing the issuance of Change Orders within the scope of
the project and any such Change Orders shall be in writing.
5.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS
5.1 Quoters are cautioned not to submit their quotes until said plans, specifications, and profiles have been carefully
examined by them.
5.2 Each quoter shall fully acquaint himself with conditions relating to the scope and restrictions attending the
execution of the work under the conditions of this quote.
5.3 It is expected that this will sometimes require on-site observation.
5.4 The failure or omission of a quoter to acquaint himself with existing conditions shall in no way relieve him of any
obligation with respect to this quote or to the contract.
6.0 BID BOND (Not Required)
7.0 PERFORMANCE/PAYMENT/MAINTENANCE BOND (Not Required)
8.0 PRICE CHANGES
8.1 Price will be firm for the minimum period as specified in the solicitation document.
8.2 After the first year of the contract, or the guaranteed price date shown on the quote form, whichever is longer, the
Contractor may request price increases that are limited to the increase in the Contractors actual documented cost
of doing business to be approved by the soliciting department head and the Purchasing Agent.
8.3 Written requests for price increases must be sent by Certified Mail-Return Receipt Requested.
8.4 The City reserves the right to accept or reject the price increase within fifteen days after receipt of the request.
Should the City reject the price increase, the City reserves the right to cancel the contract and award to the next
best quoter or to solicit new quotes.
8.5 No increase will be effective until approved in writing by the Purchasing Agent.
8.6 Any decrease in the cost of the contract items shall be forwarded to the Purchasing Office with immediate
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inception into the contract.
8.7 Any decrease in pricing shall not be less that the appropriate CPI or PPI.
9.0 COST OF PLANS (N/A)
10.0 AWARD CRITERIA
10.2 Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive quoter(s) according to the criteria designated in the
Invitation for Quote.
10.3 In addition to price, the Quote Evaluation will include the following factors (as they apply):
10.3.1 The quality of performance/workmanship of previous contracts, or references which attest to the specific
experiences of others.
10.3.2 The timely completion of previous contracts, or references which attest to the specific experiences of others.
10.3.3 The sufficiency of financial resources and its impact on ability of the quoter to perform the contract.
10.3.4 The City reserves the right to conduct on-site inspections of any quoter's facilities prior to award and the results of
said inspection will be considered by the City in determining Quoters' capabilities of successfully administering to
this contract.
10.3.5 The ability and availability of the quoter to provide quality and timely maintenance, service, and/or parts.
10.3.6 The cost of maintenance and operational costs.
10.3.7 The availability and capability of local support as it affects the quantity, quality, and timeliness of the work required.
10.3.8 The timely completion of a project as stated in the quote.
10.3.9 Substantial compliance or noncompliance with specifications set forth in the quote as determined by the City.
10.3.10 Product or parts inventory capability as it relates to a particular quote.
10.3.11 Results of product/equipment testing
10.3.12 The warranty - Terms and Conditions.
10.3.13 Adequate capital and credit rating sufficiently to complete all operations under this contract in a satisfactory
manner.
10.3.14 An efficient office force, with a satisfactory record in expediting delivery of materials to field force and capable of
fulfilling proper liaison service with mechanical trades.
10.3.15 An adequate and efficient field force, with extensive knowledge of all types of work involved under this contract.
10.3.16 A record of amicable relations with labor.
10.3.17 An adequate supply of construction equipment in good operating condition.
11 ALTERNATES
11.2 If alternates are listed on the Quote Schedule, it is the intent of the City, if the City accepts any Alternates, to
accept them in the order in which they are listed in the quote form.
11.3 The low quoter shall be determined based on the sum of the base quote and the Alternates accepted.
12 AWARD
12.2 The city reserves the right to make award on all or single line item, whichever is most advantageous to the city,
cost, and other factors included.
11.0 REJECTION
11.1 This solicitation does not commit the City of Shreveport to award a contract, to pay any costs incurred in the
preparation of a quote, or to procure or contract for the articles of goods or service.
11.2 The City reserves the right to waive minor informalities, to accept or reject any or all quotes received as a result of
this request, or to cancel in part or its entirety this quote, if it is in the best interest of the City to do so.
11.3 The City of Shreveport reserves the right to declare any quote non-responsive in which the delivery/completion
time indicated is considered to delay the operation for which the item/work is intended, due to the noncompliance
of the SPECIFICATIONS.
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CITY OF SHREVEPORT SPECIAL INSTRUCTION/PROVISIONS
12.0 REJECTION OF LOWEST QUOTE
12.1 Substantial negative findings from the Award Criteria, as listed above, may result in the disqualification of the
lowest quoter, if in the best interest of the City of Shreveport.
13.0 DISQUALIFICATION REVIEW BOARD (La. R.S. 38:2212 J- 1 & 2/ City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances Sec.
26-265)When a contractor has been given notice of possible disqualification based upon La. R.S. 38:2212 et.
seq., and/or debarment based upon Sec.26-265, the contractor may submit a written appeal to the Purchasing
Agent for review by the City's Disqualification Review Board.
13.1 The written appeal must be submitted within ten (10) days after notice of possible disqualification and may request
either (1) a meeting with the Review Board, or (2) that the Review Board consider a written appeal only.
13.2 A meeting of the Review Board will be scheduled within ten (10) days after receipt of the appeal.
13.3 The Review Board will be composed of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), City Engineer, Purchasing Agent,
and the Director of Using Department.
13.4 The decision of the Review Board will be given to the contractor in writing ten (10) days after all pertinent
information has been considered.
13.5 The decision of the Review Board will not operate as a waiver by the City of its rights concerning the assessment
of liquidated damages.
14.0 CIVIL RIGHTS ACT
14.1 During the performance of the contract, the Contractor will comply with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
of 1964 (as applicable) in regard to nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity.
15.0 PUBLIC CONTRACT AFFIDAVIT
15.1 Successful quoter shall file an affidavit attesting that the public contract was not secured through employment or
payment of a solicitor as required by Louisiana Revised Statutes 38:2224.
16.0 PARTIAL PAYMENTS (N/A)
17.0 SAFETY
17.1 Successful quoter will be in compliance with the Safety and Health Regulations for Construction as set forth in the
United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Standards.
17.2 The contractor agrees that the prevention of accidents to workmen engaged in the work under this agreement and
to members of the public is a responsibility of the contractor.
17.3 The contractor agrees to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and all other laws,
regulations, and codes concerning safety, as shall be applicable to the work established by the City of Shreveport
during the progress of the work.
17.4 When so ordered by a City representative, the contractor agrees to stop any part of the work which the City
representative deems unsafe until corrective measures are taken, and the contractor further agrees to make no
claim for damages growing out of such stoppages.
17.5 Should the contractor neglect to adopt such corrective measures, the City may perform them and deduct the cost
thereof from any payment due, or to become due, to the contractor.
17.6 Failure on the part of the City representative to stop unsafe practices shall in no way relieve the contractor of
his/her responsibilities for the safety of employees or the public.
17.7 The City of Shreveport Loss Prevention Office shall conduct "No-Notice" safety inspections as deemed necessary.
17.8 The contractor is responsible for protecting his/her employees from all hazardous chemicals known to be present,
including those brought on site by the contractors.
17.9 Contractors who bring hazardous chemicals on site shall provide the Loss Prevention Office with a list of these
chemicals, to include a copy of the material safety data sheet.
18.0 LICENSES, PERMITS, INSURANCE, AND TAXES
18.1 All costs for required licenses, permits, insurance, and taxes shall be borne by the quoter.
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CITY OF SHREVEPORT SPECIAL INSTRUCTION/PROVISIONS
19.0 SITE VISIT
19.1 Quoters are required to visit the job site prior to submitting a quote, for the purpose of becoming familiar with site
conditions, specific job requirements, and to take or verify measurements as appropriate.
20.0 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
20.1 Shall consist of the conditions and all provisions as set forth herein, the enclosed specifications, and the City's
Standard Contract, as enclosed.
21.0 CHANGE ORDERS
21.1 All requests for extra work must be submitted in writing, showing the breakdown of materials, labor, administration
fees, and profit. A copy of the subcontractor's estimate(s) must be attached to all requests for extra work.
22.0 PUBLIC INSPECTION OF QUOTES (La. R.S. 44:33 et seq./Attorney Generals Opinion No. 95-155)
22.1 Quotes will be in active use after the opening and therefore will not be available for public inspection until 72
hours after the quote opening (exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and legal public holidays- La. R.S. 44:33).
23.0 PAYMENTS DUE THE CITY
24.0 Section 26-211 of the Citys Code of Ordinances requires the following:
25.0 On every contract to which the City is a party and for which written specifications are prepared, the specification
shall include the requirement that before the contract is awarded the contractor shall pay all taxes, licenses, fees,
and other charges which are outstanding and due to the City.
26.0 No contract to which the city is a party shall be awarded to any person who:
27.0 Has not paid all taxes, licenses, fees, and other charges which are outstanding and due the city, or
28.0 Owns any property which is adjudicated to the city, or which has demolition liens, grass cutting liens, or any other
property standards liens on it, or
29.0 Owns more than 25% of a legal entity that owns any property which is adjudicated to the city, or which has
demolition liens, grass cutting liens, or any other property standards liens on it.
30.0 For purposes of this section, Own shall mean to be the last record owner of property prior to a tax sale or
adjudication.
31.0 Quotes/proposals will not be accepted from, or contract awarded to any person, firm, or corporations which have
at any time failed to execute a contract that has been awarded to them by the City, or which is in arrears to the
City upon debt or contract, or which is a defaulter as surety or otherwise upon any obligation to the City.
32.0 GOVERNING PRICES
32.1 UNIT PRICE BIDS-Prices must be firm and unit prices written in figures shall govern over extended prices. Prices
bid must be based upon payment in thirty (30) days after delivery and acceptance.
32.2 LUMP SUM BIDS (When unit prices are not required)-Prices must be firm and prices written in words shall govern
over prices written in figures. Prices bid must be based upon payment in thirty (30) days after delivery and
acceptance.
33.0 UNSATISFACTORY WORK
The City shall not be obligated to pay for unsatisfactory work.
34.0 COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS
34.1 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 Veterans 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
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practices and will render services under any contract entered into as a result of this solicitation without regard to
race, color, religion, 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.
CITY OF SHREVEPORT SPECIAL INSTRUCTION/PROVISIONS
35.0 RFQ ENVELOPE
35.1 Outside of the envelope to list the Quoters name, address, license number, RFQ number, project name, opening
date/time and the City's address.
36.0 RECEIPT OF QUOTES
36.1 The City does not receive Quotes on holidays and weekends.
END OF CITY OF SHREVEPORT SPECIAL INSTRUCTION/PROVISIONS
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CONTRACT
State of Louisiana)
Parish of Caddo)
This Contract Agreement, made and entered into this day of , 20____, by and
between the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, through its Mayor there unto duly authorized to do so, Party of
the First Part, and _______________________________, Contractor, Party of the Second Part,
WITNESSETH:
1.0 Above contractor has paid all taxes, licenses, fees, and other charges which are outstanding and
due the city,
1.1 Including any property which is adjudicated to the city, or which has demolition liens, grass cutting
liens, or any other property standards liens on it and,
1.1.1 Does not own more than 25% of a legal entity that owns any property which is adjudicated to the
city, or which has demolition liens, grass cutting liens, or any other property standards liens on it.
1.1.2 For purposes of this section, Own shall mean to be the last record owner of property prior to a tax
sale or adjudication.
1.2 Quotes/proposals will not be accepted from, or contract awarded to any person, firm, or corporations which
have at any time failed to execute a contract that has been awarded to them by the City, or which is in
arrears to the City upon debt or contract, or which is a defaulter as surety or otherwise upon any obligation
to the City.
1.3 That the said Party of the Second Part has agreed, and by these presents does agree with the said Party of
the First Part, for the consideration hereinafter mentioned, to furnish at its own proper cost and expense, all
necessary material and labor and equipment of every description and to carry out and complete in good
form, firm and substantial manner, the improvements on:
RFQ 26-504 MOWING CONTRACT FOR OFF-AIRPORT PROPERTIES
2.0 In accordance with plans and specifications and profiles on file in the Office of the City Architect, hereby
made part of this Contract by inference, subject to the changes as may be made from time to time by the
Finance Department and the City Architect of said City. None of the funds provided by the City pursuant to any
agreement arising from this solicitation are to be used for any partisan or political activity to further the election or
defeat of any candidate for public office or to further the approval or defeat of any referendum.
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| Contractor: | Witnesses for the Contractor: |
|---|---|
| Contractor's Signature: | ATTEST: |
| Signature (typed/printed): | ATTEST: |
| Title: | Contractor's Telephone: |
| Email Address: | Fax Number: |
| Federal Employer I.D. Number: | Emergency Number(s): |
| Date: | Mobile Number: |
| CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA | Witnesses for the City: |
| ATTEST: | |
| M. THOMAS ARCENEAUX, MAYOR | ATTEST: |
| Date: |
3.0 It is hereby agreed that everything hereto agreed upon shall be strongly bound with this instrument and form an
essential part of this agreement including Appendix A - Equal Employment Opportunity Clause, Appendix B -
Affidavit form, and Appendix C - Resolution Board of Directors, attached hereto and made a part hereof.
4.0 Final acceptance is not made until the entire project is completed to the satisfaction of the Shreveport Airport
Authority and full and final payment will be made by the City of Shreveport, based upon the completed work as
verified by the Shreveport Airport Authority representative..
5.0 The Contractor does hereby convey, sell, assign, and transfer to the City of Shreveport, Louisiana and any and all
right, title and interest in and to all causes of action it may now or hereafter acquire under the antitrust laws of the
United States and the State of Louisiana, relating or pertaining to the particular goods or services purchased or
acquired by the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, pursuant to this contract.
6.0 As additional consideration for this Contract, Contractor hereby agrees to waive the provisions of Act No. 602 of 1975
of the Louisiana Legislature, LA R.S. 9:2773, and the parties hereto agree that none of the provisions of the said Act
602 of 1975 are to have any force and effect whatsoever on the legal relationship between the parties hereto.
7.0 The parties hereto stipulate that the venue of any possible litigation arising under this agreement shall be in the First
Judicial District Court, Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
8.0 The City shall not be obligated to pay for unsatisfactory work.
9.0 This Agreement, including RFQ # 26-504 the City's Standard Solicitation Provisions/Instructions to Bidders
(Section 10) and General Contract Clauses (Section 20), THE FAIR SHARE PROGRAM FULL TEXT (Section
40), and all addenda issued by the City, contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties. No
other agreements, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this Agreement shall be deemed to exist
or to bind either party hereto.
10.0 The Contractor understands and agrees that he/she is required to have the original signed contract with all bonds
recorded by the clerk of court at the parish courthouse.
11.0 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized
respective officers on the date written below:
Contractor: Witnesses for the Contractor:
Contractor's Signature: ATTEST:
Signature (typed/printed): ATTEST:
Title: Contractor's Telephone:
Email Address: Fax Number:
Federal Employer I.D. Number: Emergency Number(s):
Date: Mobile Number:
CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA Witnesses for the City:
ATTEST:
M. THOMAS ARCENEAUX, MAYOR ATTEST:
Date:
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