Kansas City District Mowing Project: I-29 North

The Missouri Department of Transportation Kansas City District is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. MODOT KC 0000000053SL) for mowing and vegetation management services along Interstate 29 North from Mexico City Avenue to the Buchanan County Line in Platte and Buchanan Counties. The solicitation seeks a single contractor to provide mowing services on a firm, fixed-price, low-bid basis for the contract period of April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, with up to four optional one-year renewals at MoDOT's discretion. The contractor must complete mowing cycles consisting of approximately 214 acres per cycle for the first three potential cycles and 245 acres for the final cycle, totaling between 673 and 887 acres depending on weather conditions and the number of cycles required. Each mowing cycle must be completed within six working days of receiving a notice to proceed, with a minimum of three cycles and up to four cycles expected during the contract period. The scope of work includes trimming and vegetation management while maintaining a uniform six-inch cut height, and all mowing equipment must display warning lights and slow-moving vehicle signs in compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Bidders are strongly encouraged to conduct on-site reviews of the project area prior to submission, although no formal pre-bid conference or site tour is scheduled. The proposal deadline is February 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM Central Time, and evaluation will be based solely on price, with liquidated damages of $400 per day assessed for failure to complete mowing cycles within the required timeframe.

Qualified bidders must be registered in MissouriBUYS and comply with all federal and state requirements, including E-Verify enrollment or participation in another approved federal work authorization program to verify employee eligibility. All bidders must complete and submit the required anti-discrimination certification per Missouri's Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act (Section 34.600, RSMo) prior to contract award, except for contracts with total potential value less than $100,000 or contractors with fewer than ten employees. The successful contractor must maintain a minimum of $600,000 in general liability and business automobile liability insurance, with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission named as additional insured. While not set-asides, the procurement encourages the utilization of minority business enterprises (MBEs), women business enterprises (WBEs), and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDVEs) as subcontractors. No price increases are permitted during the first six months of the contract period or on work already obligated by purchase order, and payment terms are Net 45 on a blanket purchase agreement basis. The specific contract value is not disclosed in the solicitation materials, though it will be determined by the firm, fixed-price bids submitted for the identified acreage and mowing cycles required.