Tree Removal and Trimming - La Porte District

The Indiana Department of Transportation is inviting sealed bids for tree removal and trimming services along various roads throughout the La Porte District across multiple counties, with bids due November 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Only registered contractors holding an INDOT Certificate of Qualification may participate; bidder registration requests must be received by 9:00 a.m. on the bid opening date at INDOTbidders@indot.in.gov.

The scope encompasses labor, materials, tools, and equipment for tree removal and trimming operations. Work must be completed by March 31, 2027. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Bid Express Online Bidding Exchange and must include an executed bid bond through either Surety2000 or Tinubu Surety Solution. Performance bonds are not required.

The contract carries an MBE participation goal of 3.00 percent; WBE and IVOSB goals are 0.00 percent each. The qualification code is 0380. Detailed construction contract letting documents are available at no cost from the INDOT Documents Download webpage. Contractors must check the Bid Express website for all amendment files prior to the deadline. Proposal bids will be downloaded from Bid Express immediately after the letting time, with readings and public release beginning at 11:30 a.m. on the INDOT webpage.