PUBLIC NOTICE

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July 16, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE

INVITATION TO BID

Sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Department, GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY, Grambling, La. On August 5, 2025 at 2:05,

P.M. for: 50018-260002 Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping Services.

Per-Bid Meeting is scheduled on July 29, 2025 at 9:00am, at the GSU West Campus Site, 2776 Hwy 150, Ruston, LA 71270

At which time and place the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid received after closing time will be returned unopened.

Copies of the specifications may be obtained in electronic format by visiting the State of Louisiana, Office of State Purchasing, LaPAC Web Site, https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/osp/lapac/dspBid.cfm?search=department&term=53 Copies of specifications are on file in the Office of the Director of Purchasing, GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY, Grambling, La. To obtain a copy of the specifications from Grambling State University, call (318)-274-3280 or e-mail walkere@gram.edu.

Bids must be returned to the Purchasing Office at purchasingbids@gram.edu by the due date and time referenced. Bids must be submitted on the forms enclosed with the bid specification, and in strict conformity with the intent of same without modifications. Bids must be signed in ink, dated, and title of person signing the bid should be shown on the bid.

Evidence of General Liability Insurance, Auto Liability Insurance, and Workers Compensation Insurance required for this contract. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for at least thirty (30) days.

The University reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any informalities.

Evidence of authority to submit the bid shall be required in accordance with R.S. 38:2212(B)(5) and/or R.S. 39:1594(C)(4). An Equal Opportunity Employer.

GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY

GRAMBLING, LOUISIANA

Erin Walker

Director of Purchasing

TO APPEAR:7/16/2025

BID DUE: 8/5/2025

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