Tree Trimming & Brush Removal, SH0021

Texas Department of Transportation is requesting bids for tree trimming, brush removal, and debris removal on State Highway 21 in Bastrop and Lee Counties under project SH0021, with bids due July 8, 2026. Work is restricted to September 16 through February 28 annually; work outside this window requires a bird survey submitted to TxDOT at least 30 business days in advance. The contract is subject to Houston Toad habitat restrictions, which impose worker training, site clearance notifications, amphibian and reptile exclusion fencing, and work-hour limitations (30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset, Monday through Friday only).

The scope includes debris removal on 3 miles of roadway, tree trimming and brush removal on 45.7 miles of roadway (both left and right sides), and removal of 43 individual trees in diameter categories ranging from 12 inches to 60 inches. The contractor must complete all work within 42 working days of receiving written notice to begin, with work to start within 7 calendar days of that notice. Minimum daily production rates are 2 miles per day for tree trimming and brush removal, and 17 days for tree and spot debris removal. Work is prohibited on weekends, working days adjacent to national holidays, and during specified large and special events in the region. No lane closures are permitted on those dates.

The proposal guaranty is $4,000 payable to the Texas Transportation Commission as a cashier's check, teller's check, bank money order, or bid bond. Bidders must submit unit prices for each pay item and acknowledge receipt of all addenda. The contract includes liquidated damages provisions with daily rates based on contract value. Bidders must meet E-Verify registration, nondiscrimination compliance, and certifications regarding boycotts of Israel and energy companies and non-discrimination against firearm entities. A completed Bidders Questionnaire must be submitted at least ten days prior to the letting date.