IDIQ Vegetation Management in District 02

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is soliciting bids on an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity vegetation management contract for District 02, with bids due September 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM via www.bidx.com, and an optional pre-bid conference on September 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM at District 02 Headquarters in Bridge City.

The contract covers tree and stump removal, tree trimming, clearing and grubbing, and related vegetation work on state and federal routes across seven parishes: St. Bernard, St. Charles, Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, and Terrebonne. Bid items span mobilization, temporary signs and barricades, tree and stump removal stratified by diameter (under 36 inches, 36–48 inches, and over 48 inches), tree removal only, stump removal only, clearing and grubbing by acre, tree trimming, and brush cutting. Work includes disposal of removed material in accordance with Section 202.3 and erosion control under Section 204 of the Louisiana Standard Specifications. Bidders must hold Louisiana licensing for Highway, Street and Bridge Construction; Heavy Construction; Earthwork, Drainage and Levees; or Landscaping, Grading and Beautification.

The estimated cost range is $100,000 to $250,000; actual estimate value will be published at bid opening. The contract commences upon Notice to Proceed and runs through June 30, 2027, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods by mutual agreement. There is no minimum guarantee; payment is based on actual quantities performed as audited by DOTD. A bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount is required for bids exceeding $100,000. Online bidder registration at www.bidx.com is mandatory and must be completed at least 24 hours before bid opening. Contractors must certify compliance with Section 102.14 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications regarding firearm trade association restrictions.