Charleston mowing - 2021 - 2024

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for comprehensive mowing and vegetation management services in Charleston County, covering the period from 2021 to 2024. The solicitation encompasses routine mowing along Interstate, Primary, and Secondary routes, including guardrail mowing, ditch mowing, bridge mowing, Outdoor Advertising (ODA) sign mowing, and brush management. The contract involves mowing approximately 3,173.52 acres of Interstate routes, 4,361.04 acres of Primary routes, and 5,659.4 acres of Secondary routes, with mowing cycles ranging from one to six times annually depending on the specific route type. The pre-bid conference was scheduled for January 7, 2021, via teleconference, with questions due by January 8, 2021, and sealed bids submission deadline set for January 28, 2021, at 2:30 PM. The contract term is one year with two potential annual renewals, with work to be performed between March 15 and November 15 annually, and an estimated start date of February 26, 2021.

The solicitation does not identify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations. Contractors must maintain comprehensive liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 and provide a performance bond as a condition of contract execution. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with pricing based on unit prices per acre for mowing and brush management activities, and per linear foot for guardrail mowing. The bidding schedule includes 42 line items covering the three-year period, with separate pricing for each year (2021, 2022, and 2023). Non-compliance with specifications may result in non-refundable deductions ranging from $500 to $1,000 per offense and potential contract termination. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope of work suggests a significant contract value covering extensive mowing services across multiple route types in Charleston County. The solicitation provides digital maps and printed materials to support bidders in understanding the full scope of the mowing requirements.