ITB 2025/26-04 Weed Shredding and Vegetation Management

Curry County, New Mexico, has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB No. 2025/26-04) for Weed Shredding and Vegetation Management Services targeting 482 lane miles of chip sealed and paved roads. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to perform mechanical shredding, mowing, and vegetation control with primary objectives of reducing fuel loads, enhancing fire safety, and maintaining clear rights-of-way, intersections, slopes, and public-access areas. Bidders must provide unit pricing for mechanical shredding and mowing per lane mile, with a minimum requirement of two complete cuts annually and potential additional shredding as directed by the Road Superintendent. Each shredding pass must cover at least fifteen feet per road side, and intersection mowing must extend one hundred feet in all directions from the intersection center. Contractors are required to provide their own labor, equipment, materials, supervision, permits, and insurance. The bid is due on November 5, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time, with electronic submissions accepted through BidNet and a bid opening conducted via Google Meet.

The contract offers potential two-year term with option to renew for an additional two years, not exceeding four years total. Bidders may claim New Mexico Resident Business (8%) or Resident Veteran preference, which could provide competitive advantage. Insurance requirements include general liability coverage of $1,050,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, along with state-mandated workers' compensation insurance. The county will evaluate bids based on lowest responsible bid prices meeting specifications, with potential to award multiple contracts. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope suggests a significant investment in vegetation management across Catron County's road networks. Prospective bidders must demonstrate technical capability, appropriate equipment, and compliance with all specified requirements to be considered for contract award.