Non-Freeway Roadside Mowing of State Trunkline, Wayne County

This Master Agreement contract provides non-freeway roadside mowing and vegetation maintenance services for State trunklines within Wayne County, Michigan. The scope of services includes grass mowing on flat and sloped terrain, litter removal along specified routes, and optional selective broadleaf weed control applications. Services are to be performed on designated state routes including M-85, US-24, M-5, Dix-Toledo Connector, and Old Dix-Toledo under the jurisdiction of the Taylor Transportation Service Center. The contractor is required to complete twelve mowing cycles annually between mid-April and early December, maintain all equipment, and employ certified pesticide applicators for herbicide applications. Specific service level agreements establish performance standards including 100% cycle completion within 14 days, 95% trimming completion within 24 hours of mowing, 90% weed control effectiveness within 28 days, and less than 20 pieces of litter per acre visible from roadways, with liquidated damages assessed for non-conformance.

The prime contractor for this Master Agreement is Payne Landscaping, Inc., a Michigan corporation headquartered in Detroit, and the contracting organization is the State of Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). The contract period of performance is April 15, 2026 through April 14, 2029, with two optional one-year renewal periods at the State's discretion. The contract covers Wayne County with an estimated total value of $427,343.00 on a firm-fixed-price basis. Pricing is structured at $65.00 per acre for flat mowing and litter removal, $120.00 per acre for slope mowing and litter removal, $65.00 per acre for optional litter removal only, and $60.00 per acre for optional selective broadleaf weed control. Payment terms are net 45 days via Electronic Funds Transfer.