Interim mowing - fairfield county

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for interim mowing services in Fairfield County, seeking a contractor to perform comprehensive roadway maintenance across Interstate, Primary, and Secondary routes. The scope of work includes routine mowing of shoulders, roadsides, medians, interchanges, signs, structures, and areas around guardrail and cable rail, with specific quantitative requirements of 458.20 acres of Interstate mowing, 284.82 acres of Primary route mowing, and 589.67 acres of Secondary route mowing. Additionally, the contract involves guardrail mowing, totaling 67,796 linear feet on Interstate routes, 3,035 linear feet on Primary routes, and 75,163 linear feet on Secondary routes. The bid submission deadline is May 20, 2021, at 2:30 PM, with award posting scheduled for May 21, 2021. Contractors must provide all necessary equipment, labor, materials, transportation, and work zone traffic control. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with unit pricing calculated per acre for mowing and per 100 linear feet for guardrail maintenance. A pre-performance conference will be required with the awarded contractor prior to work commencement, though no mandatory pre-bid conference or site visit is required.

The procurement is classified as a small purchase exempt procurement with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must be registered as a South Carolina vendor and maintain specific insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Auto Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per accident, and Worker's Compensation with Statutory Limits and Employer's Liability of $1,000,000 per accident. Work must be performed during daylight hours and completed within business days as determined by the Resident Maintenance Engineer. Non-compliance with specifications may result in non-refundable deductions ranging from $500 to $1,000 per offense, with potential contract termination for serious violations. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the mowing services across 16 road segments in Fairfield County suggests a significant contract value. Contractors must comply with all applicable state and federal laws, OSHA standards, and traffic control requirements per the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The contract requires precise execution of mowing and guardrail maintenance across various route types, including I-77, US 21, US 321, and multiple state highways.