IDIQ Vegetation Management in District 08
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 4400030659
- State
- Louisiana
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
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About this opportunity
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) is soliciting an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for vegetation management in District 08, covering seven parishes including Rapides, with electronic bids due September 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through www.bidx.com. Contractors must hold a Louisiana license under R.S. 37:2150-2165 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction; Heavy Construction; Earthwork/Drainage/Levees; or Landscaping/Grading/Beautification.
The scope encompasses tree and stump removal, tree trimming, clearing and grubbing, and brush cutting on state and federal routes throughout Natchitoches, Avoyelles, Grant, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, and Winn parishes. Work includes excavation and removal of stumps, roots, submerged logs, snags, and other vegetative material; debris disposal per section 202.3; and area cleanup. Erosion control must comply with section 204 of the Louisiana Standard Specifications. The schedule of estimated items includes 12 trees under 36 inches in diameter, 14 trees 36–48 inches, 8 trees over 48 inches, 2.5 acres of clearing and grubbing, 10 tree trimmings, and 2 acres of brush cutting.
The estimated cost range is $100,000 to $250,000, with pricing based on unit prices tiered by work-order value. The contract term runs from issuance of the Initial Notice to Proceed through June 30, 2027, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods subject to mutual agreement. A bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount is required for bids exceeding $100,000. The Department reserves the right to temporarily suspend or cancel work items within contract limits and does not guarantee a minimum contract value.
An optional pre-bid conference will be held September 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at District 08 Headquarters in Alexandria. Online bidder registration is mandatory prior to bid submission. All project documents are available exclusively in electronic format through wwwsp.dotd.la.gov. Bidders must comply with section 102.14 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications regarding firearm entity provisions.
Opportunity text
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 Departments publication titled Application of Quality Assurance Specifications for Embankment and Base Course. Erosion control shall be in accordance with Section 204.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| ladot_4400036059_proposal.pdf |
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