Find Landscaping & Grounds RFPs in Louisiana

20 active opportunities· Updated daily

7+ agencies1 set-aside2 with posted budget

Active landscaping & grounds opportunities in Louisiana right now come from agencies including Louisiana Associated General Contarctors, State of Louisiana and City of New Orleans, among others. The nearest deadline is September 7, 2026. New solicitations are added daily. Sign up to get the ones matched to your business scored and delivered automatically.

How do I find landscaping & grounds bids in Louisiana?

Louisiana landscaping & grounds solicitations are spread across 7+ different buyer sites: state procurement portals, city and county purchasing pages, school districts, and cooperative networks, each posting on its own schedule. You can check every source by hand, or use a bid discovery tool. BidSparq monitors 23,000+ federal, state, local, education, and healthcare sources daily, including the Louisiana sources behind this page, scores each new solicitation 0 to 100 against your company profile, and alerts you only when a landscaping & grounds bid is worth your time. The 20 opportunities on this page refresh daily. For the full method, read how to find government RFPs and price the work against the free GSA labor rate lookup.

TitleAgencyDue DateSet-AsideEst. Value
lawncare for Florida Parishes Mandatory site visit by appointment only on Augus…State of Louisiana2026-09-07--
72102900 Grounds Maintenance ServicesLouisiana Associated General Contarctors2026-09-07--
Mowing Services Lafayette #1 CemeteryCity of New Orleans2026-09-08--
Sourcing Event No. 4772 Mowing Services Lafayette # 1 CemeteryLouisiana Associated General Contarctors2026-09-08--
Sourcing Event No. 4783 Mowing of Carrollton #1 CemeteryLouisiana Associated General Contarctors2026-09-10--
Two (2) Year to Provide Labor, Materials, & Equip. Necessary for EmergLouisiana Jefferson Parish2026-09-10-$2.0M
Two (2) Year to Provide Labor, Materials, & Equip. Necessary for Emerg Tree Rem…State of Louisiana2026-09-10--
Sourcing Event No. 4782 Mowing of Holt CemeteryLouisiana Associated General Contarctors2026-09-10--
Mowing of Carrollton #2 (St. Mary’s), Valence, Lafayette #2City of New Orleans2026-09-10--
Mowing of Holt CemeteryCity of New Orleans2026-09-10--
Sourcing Event No. 4781 Mowing of Carrollton #2 (St. Mary’s), Valence, Lafayett…Louisiana Associated General Contarctors2026-09-10--
Mowing of Carrollton #1 CemeteryCity of New Orleans2026-09-10--
Tree removal - Fullerton Lake Recreation Area - Calcasieu RDAGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF2026-09-11SBA$180K
4400036061 IDIQ Vegetation Management in District 61Louisiana Associated General Contractors2026-09-16--
Grounds Maintenance Services 40015_Nunez_GMS2026Louisiana Associated General Contarctors2026-09-16--
GRASS MAINTENANCE Original: 40015-NUNEZ-GMS2026State of Louisiana2026-09-16--
Labor&Materials to Repair & Resurface TwoTennis Courts into Four Pickleball Cou…State of Louisiana2026-09-24--
#260457 I-10 Gateway Corridor InitiativeLouisiana Associated General Contractors2026-10-01--
ITB - Re-Bid City Wide Tree PlantingNew Orleans2099-01-01--
A26-98875-Rebid INTERSTATE MOWING & TRASH & LITTER PICKUP Bid Cancelled: 07/22/…State of LouisianaTBD--

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Tips for Winning Landscaping & Grounds Contracts in Louisiana

  • Federal grounds maintenance contracts are often set aside for small businesses, especially service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB) firms. The VA's Veterans First program gives priority to veteran-owned businesses for national cemetery and medical center grounds maintenance.
  • Highway landscaping and vegetation management contracts through state DOTs are large-volume opportunities. These typically require traffic control certifications and sometimes herbicide applicator licenses.
  • Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plans are increasingly required in government landscaping contracts. Federal agencies must follow Executive Order 13148 guidelines for environmentally sound pest management. Demonstrating IPM expertise is a competitive differentiator.

Landscaping & Grounds RFP FAQ

How are government grounds maintenance contracts structured?

Most government grounds maintenance contracts are fixed-price, performance-based contracts awarded for a base year plus 2-4 option years. They specify mowing frequency, seasonal planting schedules, snow removal, tree care, and irrigation maintenance. Performance is measured against quality standards, and contracts may include liquidated damages for non-compliance.

What licenses and certifications are needed?

State pesticide applicator licenses are typically required. ISA Certified Arborist is valuable for tree care work. Irrigation Association (IA) certifications help for irrigation system maintenance. State contractor licenses may be required depending on the scope. Davis-Bacon prevailing wages may apply to federally funded landscaping construction projects.

Are there small business opportunities in government landscaping?

Yes: landscaping is one of the most common small business set-aside categories in federal procurement. Many contracts are set aside for SDVOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, or WOSB firms. State and local governments often have their own small business or local business preference programs for grounds maintenance.

What is the Service Contract Act and how does it apply?

The McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (41 U.S.C. § 6701) requires contractors on federal service contracts over $2,500 to pay prevailing wages and fringe benefits as determined by the Department of Labor. This applies to most federal grounds maintenance contracts (not Davis-Bacon, which covers construction). Wage determinations vary by locality and job classification: build SCA rates into your pricing before bidding.

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