District roads ditch mowing

The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) in the state of Florida is seeking bids for ditch mowing services to maintain and reopen its road rights-of-way in Sumter County. The District requires the use of specialty mowing equipment to clear encroaching foliage and steep ditching that cannot be reached by standard mowers. The proposed 3-year contract, with two optional 1-year renewals, will have bidders provide hourly and per mile rates for two vegetation classes based on height and diameter. The contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified, responsive bidder, and the District will not pay for work that does not meet the outlined standards. Bidders must demonstrate their capability to fulfill the contract requirements through information on their experience, equipment, and personnel. Key dates include the release of the Invitation to Bid (ITB) on October 17, 2023, written questions due by October 24, answers posted on October 30, and bids due by November 7, 2023.

The ITB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The ITB does not include any specific award value or budget range for the contract.