ladot_4400036056_proposal.pdf

STATE OF LOUISIANA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND

DEVELOPMENT

CONSTRUCTION PROPOSAL

FOR

DOTD

LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF

TRANSPORTATION & DEVELOPMENT

STATE OF LOUISING

TRENTON T. MAYEUX

License No. 47694

PROFESSIONAL

ENGINEER

Trent EMOerх 8/226

STATE PROJECT NO. 4400036056

IDIQ VEGETATION MANAGEMENT IN DISTRICT 04

BIENVILLE, BOSSIER, CADDO, CLAIBORNE, DESOTО,

RED RIVER AND WEBSTER PARISHES

CONFERENCE NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

PRE-BID CONFERENCE (OPTIONAL ATTENDANCE)

An optional pre-bid conference for this project for all prospective bidders will be held at District

04 HQ located at 3339 Industrial Drive, Bossier City LA 71112 on Tuesday, September 8 at 9:00

AM. Contact the Project Engineer for Site Visit Information.

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STATE PROJECT NO. 4400036056

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Title Sheet A-1 Table of Contents B-1 Notice to Contractors C-1 thru C-3 Special Provisions D-1 thru D-42 Plans (10 sheets) E-1 thru E-10 Construction Proposal Information:

Bid Bond F-1 Schedule of Items G-1 thru G-3 Construction Proposal Signature and Execution Form H-1 thru H-2

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS (01/26)

Electronic bids and electronic bid bonds for the following project will be downloaded by the Louisiana

Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Paper bids and paper bid bonds will not be accepted. Electronic bids and electronic bid bonds must be submitted through www.bidx.com prior to the electronic bidding deadline. Beginning at 10:00 a.m., all bids will be downloaded and posted online at http://wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/engineering/lettings/. No bids are accepted after 10:00 a.m. The electronic bid download process is held in LA DOTD Headquarters Building, 1201 Capitol Access Road in Baton Rouge, LA, Room 113 B, and is open to the public. Visitors must check-in with the security desk in the first floor lobby.

DESCRIPTION: IDIQ VEGETATION MANAGEMENT IN DISTRICT 04

Both NHS/Non-NHS Routes PARISH: Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, Desoto, Red River And Webster TYPE: Tree And Stump Removal, Tree Trimming, Clearing And Grubbing And Related Work.

LIMITS: State Project No. 4400036056: Work will be performed on both state and federal routes District Wide.

ESTIMATED COST RANGE: $100,000.00 – $250,000.00

The estimated cost range is for informational purposes only and may be subject to change. The bid prices received from bidders will be evaluated based on the actual estimate value, which will be published at bid opening, for award determination.

PROJECT ENGINEER: Jason Robinson, P.E.; 3339 Industrial Drive, Bossier City, LA 71112;

318-371-3039 DOTD COORDINATOR: John Paul Jones; 318-549-8418 PROJECT MANAGER: Trenton Mayeux, P.E.; 225-379-1305

CONFERENCE NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

PRE-BID CONFERENCE (OPTIONAL ATTENDANCE)

An optional pre-bid conference for this project for all prospective bidders will be held at District 04 HQ located at 3339 Industrial Drive, Bossier City LA 71112 on Tuesday, September 8 at 9:00 AM. Contact the Project Engineer for Site Visit Information.

SPECIAL NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: The Estimated Cost Range provided refers only to the range in which the Maximum Contract Value falls. It does not represent the Minimum Guarantee of the contract.

This contract will not include a Minimum Guarantee.

SPECIAL NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: Bidders are required to certify their intent to comply with Section 102.14 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges.

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PROJECT CLASSIFICATION

Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA R.S. 37:2150-2165 for the classification of Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, or Heavy Construction, or Earthwork, Drainage, and Levees, or Landscaping, Grading and Beautification.

Bids must be prepared and submitted in accordance with Section 102 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard

Specifications for Roads and Bridges as amended by the project specifications, and must include all information required by the proposal.

ONLINE BIDDER REGISTRATION IS FOR ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS AND FOR OTHERS

INTERESTED IN INFORMATION ONLY. Prior to the electronic bid submission deadline, ONLINE BIDDER REGISTRATION for each project bid is REQUIRED. Online Bidder Registration may be accessed via the Internet at wwwsp.dotd.la.gov. Select the following options: DOING BUSINESS, then Construction

Serivces, then Bidder Registration.

When completed, a registration confirmation notice will be displayed and may be printed by the bidder. When approved for bidding, the bidder’s name will be placed on the “List of Prospective Bidders” located on the LA DOTD Internet website. It is the bidder’s responsibility to review the “List of Prospective Bidders” to ensure approval to bid. If a bidder does not register for a project, the bid will not be accepted by LA DOTD. As per 102.4 e) of the 2026 edition of the Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, no bidders will be approved for bid registration within 24 hours before the bid opening. All bidders must register to bid before that deadline. If further information is required, please contact Mr. Alfonzo Simon, email: Alfonzo.Simon@la.gov, (225) 379-1111, fax : (225) 379-1857.

Plans and bid proposals are available in electronic format ONLY. All Plans, Proposals, Addenda, Amendments, Letters of Clarification, and Withdrawal Notices will be posted online. Paper notices will not be distributed.

Construction bid proposals (includes specifications) and plans may be accessed via the Internet at wwwsp.dotd.la.gov. To receive update notifications on specific projects, ONLINE BIDDER REGISTRATION is required. From the LA DOTD home page, select the following options: DOING

BUSINESS, then Construction Services, then Construction Letting Info. Once the Construction Letting

Information page appears, find the Notice to Contractors box. From the drop down menu, select the appropriate letting date and press the “Go To” button to open the page, which provides a listing of all projects to be let and a Construction Proposal Documents link for each project. All project specific notices are found here. It will be the responsibility of the bidder to check for updates. Additionally, plans and specifications may be seen at the Project Engineer's office. Upon request, the Project Engineer will show the project site.

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All questions concerning the plans shall be submitted via the Electronic Plans Distribution Center known as

Falcon. All submitted questions will be forwarded by email to the Project Manager and the Project Engineer.

Questions submitted within a period of 96 hours prior to the advertised time for the opening of bids, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and any other legal holidays, may not be answered prior to bidding. Falcon may be accessed via the Internet at wwwsp.dotd.la.gov. From the home page, select DOING BUSINESS, then Construction Services, then select Construction Letting Info. On the Construction Letting Information page, select the link, DOTD Plans Room (Falcon); Login to Falcon (or request an ID if a first-time user). Once logged in, you will have access to view Project Information, submit a question concerning the project, and view the plans. To avoid any suggestion that a potential bidder is using the Falcon system to communicate with other potential bidders, DOTD will not post any question or any statement of fact or opinion not made for the purpose of seeking clarification of plans and/or project specifications. Any non-questions posted on falcon will be limited to the statement of an issue considered unresolved by a previous DOTD response.

Bidders assume the responsibility for accessing the Apparent Bid Results and final Bid Results on the

Construction Letting Information web page located at http://wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/engineering/lettings/ to confirm whether they are the apparent low bidder for any given project and the specific due date of Form CS- 6AAA for SBE Goal Projects. Apparent Low Bidders on Small Business Element (SBE) Goal Projects shall comply fully with the “Required Contract Provisions for SBE Participation in Federal Aid Construction Contracts (SBE Goal Project)” contained in Section “E” of the Proposal; and, in accordance therewith, Apparent Low Bidders shall submit the completed Form CS-6AAA for SBE Goal Projects and Attachments to the LA DOTD Compliance Programs Office utilizing the list of SBE Certified Contractors as posted for this letting at:

http://wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/engineering/lettings.

The award of the contract will be electronically submitted to the successful low bidder on each project.

The U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) operates a toll free "Hotline" Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time. Anyone with knowledge of possible bid rigging, bidder collusion, or other fraudulent activities should call 1-800-424-9071. All information will be treated confidentially and caller anonymity will be respected.

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

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S.P. CONTRACT TIME (01-26):

This contract shall commence upon the issuance of an Initial Notice to Proceed by the Department and continues through June 30, 2027 unless renewed, or until contract funds are expended, whichever occurs first.. This contract may be renewed for TWO (2) additional ONE (1)-year periods.

Both the Department and the Contractor must mutually agree to renew the contract. In the event the Contractor notifies the Department he does not wish to renew the contract, the Department will approve the non-renewal provided that the Contractor performs all work required during the remainder of the current contract term, and the Contractor shall be precluded from submitting a bid in response to any solicitation issued to replace this Contract during the renewal period the Contractor declined. If the Contractor fails to perform all work required during the remainder of the current contract term, then the Contractor shall be placed in Disqualification in accordance with Section 108: Prosecution and Progress, Subsection 108.04:

Prosecution of Work, Subparagraph 108.4.020 Progress And Disqualification.

If the Contractor does not intend to renew the Contract, he must inform the Department at least sixty (60) days prior to the end of the current contract term, otherwise the Contractor shall be placed in Disqualification in accordance with Section 108, Subparagraph 108.4.020 of the 2026 LA Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges. .

Upon exercise of an option to renew this contract, within fifteen (15) calendar days after transmission of a renewal contract to Contractor, the Contractor shall return to the Department, the executed renewal contract, together with payment, performance and retainage bonds which are satisfactory to the Department and proof of all required policies of insurance with minimum insurance coverages and all other required contract documents, as are satisfactory to the Department.

In addition, the Department reserves the right to temporarily suspend or cancel any items of work within a construction or maintenance work zone within the limits of this Contract.

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INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING MODIFICATION OF 2026

LADOTD STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROADS AND

BRIDGES

These Special Provisions are expressly intended to modify the 2026 Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges (the “2026 Standard Specifications”), “Part I”, for purposes of implementing Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracting. Except as expressly modified herein, all provisions of the Standard Specifications remain in full force and effect and shall apply to all work performed under the Contract and its Work Orders.

Each Special Provision below includes explicit instructions identifying whether the referenced provisions of the 2026 Standard Specifications are to be modified, deleted, replaced, or supplemented, and governs only the provisions expressly identified therein. Where a section is designated as “Amended” the 2026 Standard Specification remains in effect except as expressly modified. In the event of any conflict:

1. A Work Order controls these Special Provisions for the work described therein;

2. These Special Provisions control over the 2026 Standard Specifications; and

3. Applicable state or federal law controls over all Contract Documents.

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Section 101 General Information, Definitions and Terms

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Section 102 Bidding Requirements

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Section 103 Award and Execution of Contract

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Section 104 Scope of Work

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Section 105 Control of Work

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Section 106 Sources of Supply and Quality Requirements

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Section 107 Legal Relations and Responsibility

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Section 108 Prosecution and Progress

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Section 109 Prosecution and Progress

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M.I. Mobilization (07-26)

101.01 1 DESCRIPTION

Mobilization consists of preparatory work and operations, including those necessary for movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site; the establishment of offices, buildings, and other facilities necessary for work on the project; the cost of bonds and any required insurance; and other preconstruction expenses necessary for start of the work, excluding the cost of construction materials.

101.02 2 MATERIALS

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101.03 3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

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101.04 4 MEASUREMENT

When the Work Order does not include a pay item for “Mobilization,” the provision of mobilization will be considered by the Department to be for the convenience of the contractor and will not be measured for payment.

When the Work Order includes pay items for Mobilization, mobilization will be measured per each. One Mobilization is measured for each authorized movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to a Work Order site to commence the Work, together with the corresponding demobilization, as authorized by the applicable Work Order. Unless a Work Order expressly authorizes a different number, one instance will be measured per Work Order.

Each instance of Mobilization will be measured under the Work Order value tier established for the applicable Work Order. For this purpose, the Work Order value is the total amount of the Work Order, computed at the time the Work Order is issued, excluding the Temporary Signs and Barricades and Mobilization pay items. The tier is fixed at issuance of the Work Order and is not changed by subsequent measurement of quantities or by alterations made within the limits of Section 104.2; a change in the character of the Work that exceeds those limits and is authorized through a new Work Order will be assigned the tier corresponding to that new Work Order. The Work Order value tiers are:

– Tier 1: Work Order value of $50,000 or less.

– Tier 2: Work Order value greater than $50,000 and up to and including $100,000.

– Tier 3: Work Order value greater than $100,000 and up to and including $150,000.

– Tier 4: Work Order value greater than $150,000.

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101.05 5 PAYMENT

Payment for Mobilization will be made at the contract unit price for the Work Order value tier applicable to the Work Order, multiplied by the number of instances of Mobilizations measured and accepted under that Work Order. The contract unit price for each tier is full compensation for the preparatory work and operations described in 727.1, including movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to and from the Work Order site, and demobilization. The lump sum partial payment schedule of Table 727.5-1 does not apply. Payment for each Mobilization will be made on the monthly estimate covering the period in which that mobilization to the Work Order site is completed and accepted, in accordance with Section 109.5 as amended.

No additional Mobilization will be measured for movement between locations included in the same Work Order, return trips, inefficient sequencing, standby, corrective Work, replacement of rejected Work, failure to complete Work during an approved work period, remobilization due to Contractor convenience, or remobilization caused by the Contractor’s means, methods, scheduling, staffing, equipment, or failure to prosecute the Work.

No payment adjustments will be made for this item due to changes in the work under Section 109, except that the number of Mobilizations measured will reflect the movements actually authorized and performed under each Work Order and any approved Work Order modification.

Payment will be made under:

Item No. Pay Item Pay Unit MI-MOB-00100 Mobilization Each

M.I. Temporary Signs and Barricades (07-26)

101.06 1 DESCRIPTION

Furnish, install, maintain, and remove temporary construction barricades, precast concrete barriers, lights, signals, pavement markings, and signs; provide flaggers; and comply with all other requirements regarding the protection of the work, workers, and safety of the public.

Unless otherwise noted in the plans or special provisions, this work also provides for traffic control management in compliance with the Manual On Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), including the installation, inspection, maintenance, and removal of all traffic control devices relative to work on the project. Signs, barricades, barriers, channelizing devices, pavement markings, or any other temporary traffic control measures shall comply with plan details, Temporary Traffic Control Standards, the MUTCD, and these specifications.

Signs, barricades, barriers, channelizing devices, pavement markings, and arrangements thereof, as shown on the plans, are minimum requirements.

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Furnish and install appropriate signs for special conditions as directed. Requirements for proper signs, barricades, barriers, channelizing devices, or other safety precautions promulgated by the contractor’s insurers are not negated by these specifications. These specifications shall not be construed to relieve the contractor of responsibilities for the safety of the public, for liability in connection therewith, or compliance with state and local laws or ordinances.

Assign one or more authorized Traffic Control Supervisors (TCS) to provide traffic control management for the project. If assigning more than one TCS, then submit a weekly schedule identifying who will be in charge of providing traffic control management on a daily basis to the engineer. The TCS shall have a set of all contract documents relating to traffic control (and traffic staging if applicable), a current copy of the MUTCD, and a current copy of Temporary Traffic Control Standards readily available at all times.

If a subcontractor provides traffic control management, the subcontractor’s TCS shall meet all the requirements set forth herein.

The contractor may assign one or more Traffic Control Technicians (TCT) to assist the TCS in inspection and maintenance of Traffic Control Devices.

101.07 2 MATERIALS

Materials for temporary signs, barricades, barriers, and related devices shall comply with section 713.2 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges.

101.08 3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Construction requirements for temporary signs, barricades, barriers, and related devices shall comply with section 713.3 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges.

101.09 4 MEASUREMENT

When the Work Order does not include a pay item for “Temporary Signs and Barricades,” the provision of temporary construction signs, barricades, and related devices will be considered by the Department to be for the convenience of the contractor and will not be measured for payment.

When the Work Order states that temporary traffic control will be provided by Department forces or another entity, the Contractor shall not furnish such temporary traffic control and no payment will be made to the Contractor for Temporary Signs and Barricades, except for specific traffic control work expressly assigned to the Contractor and included for payment in the Work Order.

When the Work Order includes a pay item for "Temporary Signs and Barricades," the furnishing, erecting, maintaining, and subsequent removing of temporary construction signs, barricades, and related devices will be measured per each. One Temporary Signs and Barricades represents one instance of Temporary Signs and Barricades for a Work Order and comprises all temporary construction signs, barricades, and related traffic control devices (including, but not limited to, Type I, II, and III barricades, vertical panels, drums, cones, delineators, and flashing

D-35 arrow boards) required for that Work Order by the Department-approved Work Order traffic control layout, the MUTCD, and the direction of the Engineer. Unless a Work Order expressly authorizes a different number, one instance will be measured per Work Order. Where a single Work Order authorizes work at multiple discrete sites requiring separate, independent traffic control setups, the Work Order will state the number to be measured. Each instance of Temporary Signs and Barricades will be measured under the Work Order value tier established for the applicable Work Order. For this purpose, the Work Order value is the total amount of the Work Order, computed at the time the Work Order is issued, excluding the Temporary Signs and Barricades and Mobilization pay items. The tier is fixed at issuance of the Work Order and is not changed by subsequent measurement of quantities or by alterations made within the limits of Section 104.2; a change in the character of the Work that exceeds those limits and is authorized through a new Work Order will be assigned the tier corresponding to that new Work Order. The Work Order value tiers are:

– Tier 1: Work Order value of $50,000 or less.

– Tier 2: Work Order value greater than $50,000 and up to and including $100,000.

– Tier 3: Work Order value greater than $100,000 and up to and including $150,000.

– Tier 4: Work Order value greater than $150,000.

Flashing arrow boards will not be measured for separate payment, but will be included in the contract price each for Temporary Signs and Barricades.

Traffic control management will not be measured for payment.

Nighttime construction operations will not be measured for payment.

101.10 5 PAYMENT

Payment for temporary construction signs, barricades, and related devices will be made at the contract unit price for the Work Order value tier applicable to the Work Order, multiplied by the number measured and accepted under that Work Order (normally one per Work Order). The contract unit price for each tier is full compensation for furnishing, erecting, maintaining for the duration of the Work Order, temporarily removing and replacing, replacing damaged or noncompliant devices, relocating as directed within the Work Order, and finally removing all temporary construction signs, barricades, flashing arrow boards, and related devices required by the Work Order, the MUTCD, and the Engineer.

No additional Temporary Signs and Barricades will be measured or paid for re-establishment of traffic control associated with return trips, inefficient sequencing, standby, corrective Work, replacement of rejected Work, failure to complete Work during an approved work period, or re-setup caused by the Contractor's means, methods, scheduling, staffing, equipment, or failure to prosecute the Work.

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Payment will be made under:

MI-TSB-00100 Temporary Signs and Barricades Each

M.I. TREE AND STUMP REMOVAL (07-26)

101.11 1 DESCRIPTION

This item consists of cutting and removal of trees and grinding of stumps as specified and directed.

101.12 2 MATERIALS

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101.13 3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Removals shall be done in accordance with Section 201 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges.

A tree shall be defined as a woody perennial rising from the ground with a trunk(s) and attaining a height of at least sixteen (16) feet at maturity. To be considered a tree under the terms of these pay items, the perennial’s trunk must be at least 5 inches in diameter measured 4.5 feet above the ground.

Only remove trees as indicated in the plans or work orders, and as marked by the engineer. An arborist licensed by the State of Louisiana shall be present during removals when there are trees to remain or as required by the engineer.

Stumps shall be ground to minimum depth of 6 inches below the ground. All sites shall be left in satisfactory condition in accordance with 104.4, including damage to slopes, embankments, ditches, vegetation, etc.

When the Work Order specifies the use of tree removal items (no stump removal), the maximum allowable remaining stump shall be four (4) inches from the ground surface adjacent to the tree.

Trees deemed significant according to EDSM No: I.1.1.21 shall be brought to the attention of the Project Engineer, who may seek the guidance of the District Roadside Development Coordinators and the Landscape Architectural staff. Work on this pay item shall not include trees that fall into this category.

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101.14 4 MEASUREMENT

Tree and Stump Removal shall be measured per each and shall include all work, equipment, materials and labor required for the cutting of the tree, disposal of the tree, grinding of the stump, disposal of the removed material, and backfilling the remaining hole with an approved topsoil. The diameter of trees will be measured 4.5 feet above natural ground and is obtained by wrapping a measuring tape around the trunk and recording the circumference in inches. The diameter of existing stumps scheduled to be removed shall be obtained by measuring the stump at ground level at it’s widest point or as determined by the engineer.

101.15 5 PAYMENT

Payment for Tree and Stump Removal, Tree Removal, and Stump Removal will be made at the contract unit price per each.

Payment will be made under:

Item No. Pay Item Pay Unit MI-VEG-00001 Tree and Stump Removal (Under 36” Diameter) Each MI-VEG-00002 Tree and Stump Removal (Over 36" - 48" Diameter) Each MI-VEG-00003 Tree and Stump Removal (Over 48" Diameter) Each MI-VEG-50060 Tree Removal (Under 36” Diameter) Each MI-VEG-50061 Tree Removal (Over 36" - 48" Diameter) Each MI-VEG-50062 Tree Removal (Over 48" Diameter) Each MI-VEG-00021 Stump Removal (Under 36” Diameter) Each MI-VEG-00022 Stump Removal (36" - 48" Diameter) Each MI-VEG-00023 Stump Removal (Over 48" Diameter) Each

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M.I. CLEARING AND GRUBBING (07-26)

101.16 1 DESCRIPTION

Clear, grub, and remove vegetation and debris within the limits of the right-of-way and easement areas, except such items that are designated to remain or to be removed under other pay items.

Cut trees, logs, brush, stumps and debris; excavate and remove stumps, roots, submerged logs, snags, and other vegetative or objectionable material; dispose removed material in accordance with 202.3; and clean the area.

Quality assurance requirements shall be as specified in the latest edition of the Department’s publication titled Application of Quality Assurance Specifications for Embankment and Base Course.

Erosion control shall be in accordance with Section 204.

101.17 2 MATERIALS

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101.18 3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Trees designated to remain shall be preserved and protected by means of limited impact, or special treatment as directed by the Project Engineer. When Significant trees are encountered, the Project Engineer shall refer to the Significant tree EDSM I.1.1.21 for action.

Excavation, trenching or storing of materials, equipment or supplies within the dripline of any tree to remain is not permitted. Any required trimming shall be supervised on site by a Louisiana licensed arborist and performed in accordance with ANSI A300 and ANSI Z133 standards.

Repair damage to bark, trunks, limbs, or roots of vegetation marked to remain using horticultural and arborist practices as established by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) under the supervision of a Louisiana licensed arborist at no direct pay. The arborist shall be licensed in Louisiana by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry and must follow the Louisiana Commission Horticulture Law, §117. Professional and Occupational Standards and Requirements, Section E.9, “Recommendations and pruning practices shall meet the standards outlined in the Arborists’ Certification Study Guide published by the International Society of Arboriculture”. Do not fell trees outside of the right-of-way. Damage outside the right-of-way caused by the contractor’s operations shall be the contractor’s responsibility.

A current list of licensed arborists may be obtained from: Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry website: http://www.ldaf.state.la.us/.

Clear and grub to the limits of the right-of-way, or to the construction limits, whichever is greater, unless otherwise designated on the plans or work orders. When fencing or utility relocation is required, an area 10 foot wide, adjacent to and inside the right-of-way line, shall be cleared and grubbed. Mow when required by the engineer.

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Some loose limbs and roots approximately 2 inch x 2 foot and smaller may be allowed to remain with prior approval from the Project Engineer; however, excessive amounts will not be allowed.

Fill stump holes and other holes left from clearing and grubbing by blading the area and backfilling with existing materials or soil complying with 203.3.050.A. and compact to a condition similar to surrounding soils.

Merchantable timber in the area to be cleared, not removed from the right-of-way prior to the beginning date stipulated in the Notice to Proceed, becomes the property of the contractor.

Trees which are located within the DOTD right-of-way, and which are designated to remain, shall have their branches which are overhanging the roadway, removed to a height of 20 feet.

Trees outside of the right-of-way shall have their branches which are overhanging the roadway, removed to a height of 20 feet. In both cases, pruning cuts shall be made as warranted using arborist pruning practices as established by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and under the supervision of a Louisiana licensed arborist.

All tree and brush materials not designated to remain shall be removed or ground into a mulch material which will then be spread across the project site. All vegetation not scheduled to remain shall be removed or mechanically ground or pulverized into chips of ½ to 2 inches in size and spread evenly throughout the project area at a depth no greater 4 inches. Chips shall be kept 6 inches away from the base of trees scheduled to remain. Any vegetation or other items not suitable for producing wood chips of the desired size shall be collected and removed from the site. The Contractor shall completely restore the project area upon completion of the work.

This item shall also include the addition of nitrogen to assist in decomposition of created mulch.

The Contractor shall apply Urea to the mulch at a rate of 0.165 lbs per square yard based on a depth of 4”. The compensation for all labor, equipment, materials, and fuel necessary to complete mulching will be included in this item at no additional pay.

Trees deemed significant according to EDSM No: I.1.1.21 shall be brought to the attention of the Project Engineer, who may seek the guidance of the District Roadside Development Coordinators and the Landscape Architectural staff. Work on this pay item shall not include trees that fall into this category.

101.19 4 MEASUREMENT

Clearing and Grubbing shall be measured per acre and shall include all work, equipment, materials and labor required for the clearing, grubbing, and removing of vegetation and debris.

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101.20 5 PAYMENT

Payment for Clearing and Grubbing will be made at the contract unit price per acre.

Payment will be made under:

MI-VEG-00200 Clearing and Grubbing Acre

M.I. NON-SIGNIFICANT TREE TRIMMING (07-26)

101.21 1 DESCRIPTION

This work consists of arborist work of trees designated to remain that are within the roadway right-of-way and outside of the clearing and grubbing limits, in accordance with the plans, work orders, and these specifications.

101.22 2 MATERIALS

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101.23 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Only the trees specified on the work orders will be trimmed for construction operations.

A Louisiana Licensed Arborist shall perform the necessary tree trimming in accordance with ANSI A300 and ANSI Z133 standards. Repair damage to bark, trunks, limbs, or roots of vegetation marked to remain using horticultural and arborist practices as established by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) under the supervision of a Louisiana licensed arborist at no direct pay. The arborist shall be licensed in Louisiana by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry and must follow the Louisiana Commission Horticulture Law, §117.

Professional and Occupational Standards and Requirements, Section E.9, “Recommendations and pruning practices shall meet the standards outlined in the Arborists’ Certification Study Guide published by the International Society of Arboriculture”. Do not fell trees outside of the right-of-way. Damage outside the right-of-way caused by the contractor’s operations shall be the contractor’s responsibility. A current list of licensed arborists may be obtained from: Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry website: http://www.ldaf.state.la.us/

Trees which are located within the DOTD right-of-way, and which are designated to remain, shall have their branches which are overhanging the roadway, removed to a height of 20 feet.

Trees outside of the right-of-way shall have their branches which are overhanging the roadway, removed to a height of 20 feet.

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In both cases, pruning cuts shall be made as warranted using arborist pruning practices as established by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and under the supervision of a Louisiana licensed arborist.

Dripline is defined as the entire diameter reach of the tree canopy. Excavation or trenching, within the dripline of any tree to remain is permitted only under existing roadbeds or as directed by the Project Engineer, who may seek guidance from the Landscape Architectural staff, prior to excavation or trenching. The storage of materials, supplies, equipment, or vehicles will not be permitted within the dripline of any tree.

Trees deemed significant according to EDSM No: I.1.1.21 shall be brought to the attention of the Project Engineer, who may seek the guidance of the District Roadside Development Coordinators and the Landscape Architectural staff. Work on this pay item shall not include trees that fall into this category.

101.24 4 MEASUREMENT

Tree trimming will be measured per each.

101.25 5 PAYMENT

Payment for tree trimming will be made at the contract unit price, which includes all labor, equipment, materials and other incidentals to complete the work.

Payment will be made under:

MI-VEG-10002 Tree Trimming Each

M.I. CUTTING BRUSH (07-26)

101.26 1 DESCRIPTION

This item consists of cutting to ground level and disposal of brush, as directed by the Engineer, in order to permit mowing to the right-of-way line or tree line or in natural waterways, canals, and drainage laterals crossing or within the right-of-way

Quality assurance requirements shall be as specified in the latest edition of the Department’s publication titled Application of Quality Assurance Specifications for Embankment and Base Course.

Erosion control shall be in accordance with Section 204 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for roads and bridges.

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101.27 2 MATERIALS

Vacant

101.28 3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

The work to be done shall consist of removing living and dead brush that is located within the right-of-way and that exceed the size limits specified below which prevent or inhibit the complete mowing of the mowable area as specified herein. This includes mowable areas at natural waterways, canals and drainage laterals, bridges, fences, culvert ends, and signs. This work also includes satisfactory disposal of the debris created by this work.

This item requires the Maintenance contractor to perform manual cutting and disposal of brush from the right-of-way. Brush is defined as woody vegetation with a trunk greater than two (2) inches in diameter measured five (5) inches above the ground, but less than five (5) inches in diameter measured four (4) feet above the ground.

Vegetation equal to or less than two (2) inches in diameter measured five (5) inches above the ground is considered mowable and will not be paid as a separate item. The Maintenance contractor shall dispose of brush and trees off the Department’s right-of-way, to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Burning of removed brush debris will not be permitted within any Department-owned right-of-way.

101.29 4 MEASUREMENT

The area of brush properly cut and removed shall be measured by the acre and shall include all work, equipment, materials and labor required for the cutting to ground level and disposal of brush.

101.30 5 PAYMENT

Payment for Cutting Brush will be made at the contract unit price per acre.

Payment will be made under:

MI-VEG-50040 Cutting Brush Acre

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SetItem No. Description Quantity Units Alternate

Proposal ID:

Federal Project Number:

State Project Number:4400036056 4400036056

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Proposal Description: IDIQ VEGETATION MANAGEMENT IN DISTRICT 04

Member Supplemental Description

GENERAL ITEMS

MI-MOB-00100 Mobilization Work Orders Cost $0.00-$50,000 1.000 EACH

MI-MOB-00100 Mobilization Work Orders Cost $100,000-$150,000 1.000 EACH

MI-MOB-00100 Mobilization Work Orders Cost $150,000+ 1.000 EACH

MI-MOB-00100 Mobilization Work Orders Cost $50,000-$100,000 1.000 EACH

MI-TSB-00100 Temporary Signs and Barricades Work Orders Cost $0.00-$50,000 1.000 EACH

MI-TSB-00100 Temporary Signs and Barricades Work Orders Cost $100,000-$150,000 1.000 EACH

MI-TSB-00100 Temporary Signs and Barricades Work Orders Cost $150,000+ 1.000 EACH

MI-TSB-00100 Temporary Signs and Barricades Work Orders Cost $50,000-$100,000 1.000 EACH

MI-VEG-00001 Tree and Stump Removal (Under 36" Diameter) . 12.000 EACH

MI-VEG-00002 Tree and Stump Removal (36" - 48" Diameter) . 14.000 EACH

MI-VEG-00003 Tree and Stump Removal (Over 48" Diameter) . 8.000 EACH

MI-VEG-00021 Stump Removal (Under 36" Diameter) 1.000 EACH

MI-VEG-00022 Stump Removal (36" - 48" Diameter) . 1.000 EACH

MI-VEG-00023 Stump Removal (Over 48" Diameter) . 1.000 EACH

MI-VEG-00200 Clearing and Grubbing 2.500 ACRE

MI-VEG-10002 Tree Trimming Tree Trimming 10.000 EACH

MI-VEG-50040 Cutting Brush Cutting Brush 2.000 ACRE

MI-VEG-50060 Tree Removal (Under 36" Diameter) 3.000 EACH

MI-VEG-50061 Tree Removal (36" - 48" Diameter) 4.000 EACH

MI-VEG-50062 Tree Removal (Over 48" Diameter) 2.000 EACH

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BID BOND

______________________________________________________________________, as Principal (Bidder) and ___________________________________________________________________________, as Surety, are bound unto the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, (hereinafter called the Department) in the sum of five percent (5%) of the bidder’s total bid amount as calculated by the Department for payment, of which the Principal and Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, as solidary obligors.

Signed and sealed this ___________ day of ____________________________, 20_____.

The condition of this obligation is such that, whereas the Principal has submitted a bid to the Department on a contract for the construction of STATE PROJECT NO. 4400036056, IDIQ VEGETATION MANAGEMENT IN

DISTRICT 04, LOCATED IN THE PARISHES OF BIENVILLE, BOSSIER, CADDO, CLAIBORNE,

DESOTO, RED RIVER AND WEBSTER, if the bid is accepted and the Principal, within the specified time, enters into the contract in writing and gives bond with Surety acceptable to the Department for payment and performance of said contract, this obligation shall be void; otherwise to remain in effect.

Principal (Bidder or First Partner to Joint Venture) If a Joint Venture, Second Partner

By By Authorized Officer-Owner-Partner Authorized Officer-Owner-Partner

Typed or Printed Name Typed or Printed Name

Surety By (Seal)

Agent or Attorney-in-Fact

Typed or Printed Name

To receive a copy of the contract and subsequent correspondence / communication from LA DOTD, with respect to the bid bonds, the following information must be provided:

Bonding Agency or Company Name Address

Agent or Representative Phone Number / Fax Number

Form CS-2A 01/26

A Bid Bond in an amount not less than five percent of the total bid amount is required when the bidder’s total bid amount as calculated by the Department in accordance with Subsection 103.1 is greater than $100,000. The official total bid amount for projects that include alternates is the total of the bidder's base bid and all alternates bid on and accepted by the Department.

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CONSTRUCTION PROPOSAL SIGNATURE AND EXECUTION FORM

This form, the Schedule of Items, and the Proposal Guaranty must be completed as indicated and submitted to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to constitute a valid bid

STATE PROJECT NO. 4400036056

FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. N/A

NAME OF PROJECT IDIQ VEGETATION MANAGEMENT IN DISTRICT 04

I (we) hereby certify that I (we) have carefully examined the construction proposal, and specifications, including any and all addenda, and am (are) fully cognizant of all construction proposal documents, the master copy of which is on file at DOTD Headquarters in Baton Rouge, LA., and all work, materials and labor required therein, and agree to perform all work, and supply all necessary materials and labor required for successful and timely response during the term of the above project and to accept the summation of the products of the unit prices bid on the Schedule of Items attached hereto and made a part hereof multiplied by the actual quantity of unit of measure performed for each item, as audited by DOTD, as full and final payment for all work, labor and materials necessary to complete the requested quantities for the above project,. This bid is submitted in accordance with the general bidding requirements in the construction proposal and all special provisions, plans, supplemental specifications, and the Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges (2026 edition). I (we) understand that the summation of the products of the unit prices bid on the Schedule of Items multiplied by the estimated quantity of unit of measure for each item, , shall be the basis for the comparison of bids. I (we) understand that the Schedule of Items must contain unit prices in English words or numerals and that the Schedule of Items submitted as part of this bid is on the form supplied by DOTD in the bid proposal. My (our) Proposal Guaranty in the amount specified for the project is attached hereto as evidence of my (our) good faith to be forfeited if this bid is accepted by DOTD and I (we) fail to comply with any requirement necessary for award and execution of the contract, as well as, sign and deliver the contract and payment/performance/retainage bond as required in the specifications.

NONCOLLUSION DECLARATION (APPLICABLE TO FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS)

I (we) declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States and the State of Louisiana that I (we) have not directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with the contract for this project nor violated La. R.S. 48:254.

BIDDER'S DBE GOAL STATEMENT (APPLICABLE TO DBE GOAL PROJECTS)

If this project is designated by special provision as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal project in accordance with the DBE provisions of this contract, the bidder assures DOTD that he/she will meet or exceed the DBE contract goal, or if the bidder cannot meet the required DBE goal, the bidder assures DOTD that he/she has made and can document good faith efforts made towards meeting the goal requirement in accordance with the contract and DBE program manual incorporated herein by reference.

The apparent low bidder shall complete and submit to the DOTD compliance programs office, form CS-6AAA and attachment(s) and, if necessary, documentation of good faith efforts made by the bidder toward meeting the goal, within five calendar days after the opening of bids for this project.

Responsiveness of information supplied in this section of this Construction Proposal Signature and Execution Form is governed by the DBE requirements included within the specifications and DBE program manual.

NON PARTICIPATION IN PAYMENT ADJUSTMENT STATEMENT

If this project is designated by special provision 109.09 as being subject to payment adjustment as provided in the specifications, the bidder has the option of requesting exclusion from said payment adjustment provisions that are established by special provision elsewhere herein.

If the bidder desires to be excluded from these payment adjustment provisions, The bidder is required to mark here Failure to mark this box prior to bid opening will constitute forfeiture of the bidder's option to request exclusion.

BUILD AMERICA BUY AMERICA ("BABA") PROVISIONS OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (“IIJA”)

PROJECTS (APPLICABLE TO FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS)

If designated by special provision that the Build America Buy America ("BABA") provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”) as defined in PL 117-58, enacted on November 15, 2021, apply to this project, the bidder certifies that they have read, understand, and will comply with the DOTD BABA special provisions. Furthermore,the bidder understands that these special provisions apply to any and all portions of this project, including subcontracted portions and that the bidder certifies that they will identify domestic sources of BABA-covered products and provide certification documentation of BABA-compliance as set forth in the BABA special provisions..

The apparent low bidder shall complete and submit the DOTD’s Bidder’s Build America, Buy America certification form provided with their contract documents.

BIDDER'S FIREARM ENTITY STATEMENT (APPLICABLE TO ALL PROJECTS)

La. R.S. 38:2216.1 and R.S. 39:1602.2 prohibit public contracts with companies that refuse to engage in the trade of any goods or services; refrain from continuing an existing business relationship; or terminate an existing business relationship with an entity or association based solely on its status as a firearm trade association or firearm manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, supplier, or retailer of firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition.

As a bidder for this project, I (we) certify that I (we) have read and understand Section 102.14 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges , and

I (we) comply and will continue to comply with Section 102.14.

I (we) decline to comply with Section 102.14.

I am (we are) exempt from Section 102.14 as a company with less than fifty full-time employees.

I am (we are) exempt from Section 102.14 as a company that is a sole-source provider.

I am (we are) exempt from Section 102.14 because the total contract amount is less than $100,000.

Failure to mark a box prior to bid opening will result in the rejection of this bid.

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BIDDER SIGNATURE REQUIREMENTS (APPLICABLE TO ALL PROJECTS)

THIS BID FOR THE CAPTIONED PROJECT IS SUBMITTED BY:

Name of Principal (Individual, Firm, Corporation, or Joint Venture)

If Joint Venture, Name of First Partner

(Louisiana Contractor's License Number of Bidder or First Partner to Joint Venture)

(Business Street Address)

(Business Mailing Address, if different)

(Area Code and Telephone Number of Business)

(Telephone Number and Name of Contact Person)

(Telecopier Number, if any)

If Joint Venture, Name of Second Partner

(Louisiana Contractor's License Number of Second Partner to Joint Venture)

(Business Street Address)

(Business Mailing Address, if different)

(Area Code and Telephone Number of Business)

(Telephone Number and Name of Contact Person)

(Telecopier Number, if any)

ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE BIDDER, THIS IS TO ATTEST THAT THE UNDERSIGNED DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF

THE ABOVE CAPTIONED FIRM, CORPORATION OR BUSINESS, BY SUBMISSION OF THIS BID, AGREES AND CERTIFIES THE TRUTH AND ACCURACY OF ALL PROVISIONS OF THIS PROPOSAL, INCLUSIVE OF THE REQUIREMENTS, STATEMENTS, DECLARATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS ABOVE AND IN THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS AND PROPOSAL GUARANTY. EXECUTION AND SIGNATURE OF THIS FORM AND SUBMISSION OF THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS AND PROPOSAL GUARANTY SHALL CONSTITUTE AN IRREVOCABLE AND

LEGALLY BINDING OFFER BY THE BIDDER.

(Signature)

(Printed Name)

(Title)

(Date of Signature)

(Signature)

(Printed Name)

(Title)

(Date of Signature)

CONTRACTOR'S TOTAL BASE BID $ _____________________________________________

IT IS AGREED THAT THIS TOTAL, DETERMINED BY THE BIDDER, IS FOR

PURPOSES OF OPENING AND READING BIDS ONLY, AND THAT THE LOW BID FOR THIS

PROJECT WILL BE DETERMINED FROM THE EXTENSION AND TOTAL OF THE BID ITEMS BY DOTD.

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