FY26 Non-Freeway Mowing of State Trunkline - Wayne Co.

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP 26.1077) for non-freeway roadside mowing and vegetation maintenance services within Wayne County, with proposals due by March 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern. The scope of work encompasses approximately 5,226.2 acres of flat mowing, 89 acres of slope mowing, and 871 acres of optional litter removal services across State trunkline routes M-85, US-24, M-5, the Dix-Toledo Connector, and Old Dix-Toledo. Contractors must perform twelve routine mowing cycles annually between April 15 and December 1, maintain selective broadleaf weed control, and provide litter removal services as directed by the Contract Compliance Inspector. Mandatory minimum qualifications include proof of Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Commercial Pesticide Applicator certification in Categories 3B and 6, as well as maintenance of commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Pricing must be submitted on a per-acre basis for flat mowing, slope mowing, and optional services, with all pricing firm for the contract duration. The contract will be effective April 15, 2026, for an initial three-year term with options to renew for up to two additional one-year periods, and a pre-award meeting with equipment inspection at the contractor's facility is required prior to contract award. MDOT will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder that meets all mandatory requirements and complies with prevailing wage obligations and specified service level agreements, including 14-day cycle completion and 24-hour trimming requirements, with liquidated damages assessed for non-conformance.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular organization types or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is provided in the procurement documentation. Contractors must provide all equipment and materials necessary to perform the work and must comply with Electronic Funds Transfer for payment processing, with invoices certified by the Contract Compliance Inspector and payment issued within 45 days. The anticipated contract value is determined by the bidders' pricing submissions on a per-acre basis rather than a fixed budget, making the total award value contingent upon the number of acres actually serviced and the unit rates proposed by the selected contractor.