IDIQ Vegetation Management in District 61

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOT) is soliciting an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for vegetation management across nine parishes in District 61 (Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, St. James, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana), 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 in at least one of the following classifications: Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction; Heavy Construction; Earthwork; Drainage and Levees; or Landscaping, Grading and Beautification. A Louisiana-licensed arborist must be present during tree removal operations when trees are designated to remain.

The scope encompasses tree and stump removal, tree trimming, clearing and grubbing, and brush cutting on both NHS and non-NHS routes throughout the district. Estimated quantities include 12 trees under 36 inches in diameter, 14 trees 36–48 inches in diameter, 8 trees over 48 inches in diameter, 10 tree trimming operations, 2.5 acres of clearing and grubbing, and 2 acres of brush cutting. All work must comply with the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges and erosion control per Section 204.

The estimated cost range is $100,000 to $250,000 for informational purposes only and does not represent a minimum guarantee. A bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount is required for bids exceeding $100,000. The contract runs from issuance of the Initial Notice to Proceed through June 30, 2027, with two optional one-year renewal periods if both parties agree. Tier-based mobilization and signage pricing applies based on work order value: Tier 1 ($50,000 or less), Tier 2 ($50,001–$100,000), Tier 3 ($100,001–$150,000), and Tier 4 (exceeding $150,000).

An optional pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 10, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at District 61 Headquarters in Baton Rouge. Online bidder registration is mandatory prior to the submission deadline. Project Engineer John Fontenot can be reached at 225-231-4102 for site visit information.