Central District Contract Mowing I-70

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), Central District, is soliciting bids for a contract to provide mowing, trimming, and litter removal services along Interstate 70 in Callaway, Boone, Cooper, and part of Saline Counties. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered IFB605CD24001916, seeking qualified contractors to perform services on approximately 2,520 acres per mowing cycle, with multiple cycles per year. The initial contract period runs from May 1, 2024, through April 30, 2025, with options to renew for four additional one-year periods. Bids are due by April 10, 2024, at 2:00 PM CDT, and the contract will be awarded on an "All or Nothing" basis to the lowest responsive bidder. Key objectives include maintaining highway right-of-ways through comprehensive mowing and litter removal services, with contractors required to provide all necessary equipment, labor, and safety measures. Evaluation criteria include compliance with bid specifications, pricing, and the ability to meet traffic control and safety requirements.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women's Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE. Contractors must comply with various state and federal requirements, including the Domestic Products Procurement Act, drug-free workplace regulations, and employment verification programs like E-Verify. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond or equivalent financial instrument and maintain specific insurance coverage, including general liability of $600,000 per person/$4,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability with similar limits, and workers' compensation coverage. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, pricing will be per acre for mowing and litter removal services. The contract includes provisions for potential price adjustments during renewal periods, subject to MoDOT's approval, with contractors required to provide written justification for any proposed increases. Electronic bid submissions through the MissouriBUYS system are preferred, and the use of DocuSign for contract routing is required.