IDIQ Vegetation Management in District 07

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is requesting bids on an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity vegetation management contract for District 07 under electronic bidding through www.bidx.com, with bids due September 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and an optional pre-bid conference on September 3, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at District 07 headquarters in Lake Charles.

The contract covers tree and stump removal, tree trimming, clearing and grubbing, and brush cutting on state and federal routes throughout Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis parishes. Work must comply with Quality Assurance Specifications for Embankment and Base Course (latest edition) and erosion control per Section 204. Louisiana licensed arborists must supervise tree work under International Society of Arboriculture standards. Estimated quantities include 12 trees under 36 inches diameter, 14 trees between 36 and 48 inches diameter, 8 trees over 48 inches diameter, 10 tree trimming operations, 2.5 acres of clearing and grubbing, and 2 acres of brush cutting.

Bidders must hold Louisiana licensure under Revised Statutes for Highway, Street and Bridge Construction; Heavy Construction; Earthwork, Drainage and Levees; or Landscaping, Grading and Beautification. A bid bond of 5% of total bid is required when bid exceeds $100,000. Online bidder registration is mandatory and must be completed prior to bid submission; registrations are not accepted within 24 hours before bid opening. No paper bids are accepted.

The estimated cost range is $100,000 to $250,000 for informational purposes only and subject to change. The contract commences upon issuance of Initial Notice to Proceed and runs through June 30, 2027, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods subject to mutual agreement. Plans and specifications are available electronically only through the LADOTD website.