Streetcar Line Tree Trimming and Vegetation Clearance

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority is seeking an SBE-certified contractor to trim trees, remove vegetation, and clear power lines and streetcar catenary along designated streetcar routes.

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority


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IFB 2026-039
Nov 17, 2026 08:00 PM
Oct 15, 2026 03:30 PM
1 year
Small Business
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
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Contact
stemple@rtaforward.org
+15048278366
2817 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, USA
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2817 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
Description

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority is soliciting bids for tree trimming, vegetation removal, brush clearance, and line-of-sight clearing along designated streetcar routes. Work includes maintaining a 4- to 5-foot clearance from power lines and overhead catenary, protecting transit infrastructure, providing traffic control and safety measures, obtaining required City of New Orleans Parks and Parkways permits, and removing and disposing of all debris. The scope covers specified portions of the St. Charles, Rampart, and Loyola streetcar lines, including the UPT Station to Rampart Street and Elysian Fields Avenue alignment and the Upperline Street to Valence Street substation area. Bidders must attend the mandatory site visit, and the selected contractor must complete the requested services within 60 calendar days of contract execution or issuance of a Notice to Proceed. The procurement is limited to eligible Small Business Enterprises under the RTA SBE Program; an SBE certification application and supporting documentation are required from businesses that are not already certified.

Classification Codes
NAICS561730Landscaping Services
PSCF014Tree Thinning Services
Smart Codes
tree trimming servicesvegetation removalutility line clearance
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Oct 15, 2026 08:30 PM-Available Date
Nov 04, 2026 04:00 PM-Mandatory Site Visit (required)
Participants will convene before departing by shuttle to multiple project locations.
Nov 10, 2026 08:00 PM-Clarification Deadline
Nov 17, 2026 08:00 PM-Bid Due Date and Public Opening (optional)
Public bid opening in the RTA Board Room; bids may be submitted through ProcureWare or delivered to this address.
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Vehicle Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
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