Highway ROW Mowing: Contractor shall be responsible for providing all labor, equipment, fuel… and 9 more items

The Nebraska Department of Transportation awarded a service contract to Parde Enterprises LLC for right-of-way mowing services in District One, Area 120 Salt Valley. The contract, designated as Agreement Number HH2303 (Contract ID: 104733), was executed on June 5, 2026, for a one-year term extending through June 4, 2027, with a total contract value of $1,315,012.80. Parde Enterprises LLC, a Nebraska-based limited liability company owned by Levi Parde and located in Firth, Nebraska, is responsible for providing all labor, equipment, fuel, materials, and insurance necessary to perform the mowing services according to departmental specifications.

The contract encompasses highway right-of-way mowing operations across an estimated 25,416 acres, with unit prices ranging from $24.55 to $26.56 per acre for scheduled mowing locations and $50.00 to $52.50 per acre for additional unspecified locations within the District Superintendent's area. The contractor must perform three annual mowing cycles during the May 1 through October 31 mowing season: the first cycle between May 1 and June 7 utilizing a 15-foot cut width, the second cycle between June 25 and August 15 with a 15-foot cut width, and the third cycle between September 1 and October 31 with a 30-foot cut width. The contract permits renewal for additional one-year periods by mutual agreement, with the State retaining discretionary extension rights beyond the stated expiration date.