IDIQ Vegetation Management in District 05

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is soliciting bids for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity vegetation management contract in District 05 under proposal LADOT_4400036057, with bids due September 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The contract covers tree and stump removal, tree trimming, clearing and grubbing, and brush cutting services across nine parishes: East Carroll, Johnson, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Union, and West Carroll on state and federal routes.

Scope includes clear, grub, and remove vegetation and debris within right-of-way and easement areas; cut trees, logs, brush, stumps, and debris; excavate and remove stumps, roots, submerged logs, snags, and other vegetative material; and dispose removed material in accordance with Section 202.3. Erosion control must comply with Section 204. Quality assurance shall follow the Department's latest Application of Quality Assurance Specifications for Embankment and Base Course. All traffic control work must comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The contract includes bid proposal estimated quantities tiered by work order value: Tier 1 for $50,000 or less, Tier 2 for $50,001–$100,000, Tier 3 for $100,001–$150,000, and Tier 4 for over $150,000.

The estimated cost range is $100,000 to $250,000. The contract commences upon issuance of an Initial Notice to Proceed and continues through June 30, 2027, with options for two additional one-year renewal periods subject to mutual agreement. Payment is unit-price-based multiplied by actual quantities performed and audited by LA DOTD. A bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount is required for bids exceeding $100,000. An optional pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at District 05 Headquarters, 8010 Desiard Street, Monroe, Louisiana. Electronic bids and bid bonds must be submitted through www.bidx.com; paper bids are not accepted. Prospective bidders must complete online bidder registration at wwwsp.dotd.la.gov at least 24 hours before bid opening. Questions regarding plans must be submitted through the Electronic Plans Distribution Center (Falcon) at least 96 hours before bid opening, excluding weekends and holidays. Compliance with Section 102.14 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, including firearm trade entity certifications, is required.