Contract Mowing

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Northeast District is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive highway maintenance services along Interstate 70 in Warren and Montgomery Counties. The procurement involves contract mowing, litter removal and disposal, trimming, and spraying services for highway right-of-way areas. The total estimated work area is 1,809 acres, consisting of three mowing and litter removal cycles per year (527 acres for each of the first two cycles and 726 acres for the final cycle), with additional interchange mowing in even-numbered years. The initial contract term is one year, from May 1, 2022, through April 30, 2023, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. Bids were due by April 11, 2022, at 1:00 PM CDT, and the contract will be awarded on an "All or Nothing" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The evaluation will focus on unit pricing per acre for mowing and litter removal services, with specific attention to the contractor's ability to complete each cycle within specified timeframes.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond and, if awarded, provide a 100% performance and payment bond. The successful contractor must maintain specific insurance coverage, including $3.5 million in general liability and automobile liability, and provide workers' compensation insurance. Additional requirements include registration with E-Verify, compliance with the Domestic Products Procurement Act, and adherence to anti-discrimination regulations. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract will involve unit pricing for mowing and litter removal services, with liquidated damages of $150 per day assessed for failure to complete each cycle within the specified timeframe. Contractors must be registered in Missouri, have no outstanding state tax obligations, and meet all specified safety and operational requirements.