Vegetation Maintenance, Hourly & Storm Rates

The City of Ruston, Louisiana is requesting bids on vegetation maintenance involving tree pruning, removal, and herbicide treatment for utility lines under Solicitation 2026-018, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a pre-bid meeting scheduled for August 25, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

The scope encompasses routine and emergency vegetation maintenance including tree pruning and removal, herbicide treatment along utility corridors, landscaping, grading, and beautification. The contract establishes hourly rates for standard scheduled maintenance and elevated storm rates for emergency response and disaster-related vegetation damage and debris removal, enabling flexible engagement based on project needs and emergency conditions.

A performance bond of $250,000 is required. Funding includes local sources, which may impose additional requirements on bidders. The purchasing agent is C. Michelle Blackwell, City of Ruston, 401 N Trenton, PO Box 2069, Ruston, LA 71270; telephone 318-251-8631. Bid packages are available from the city's purchasing department or website at http://www.ruston.org/.