Kansas City I-70 in Lafayette County Mowing: Oak Grove Route F to Emma Route Y

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Kansas City District is soliciting bids for a highway mowing contract for Interstate 70 in Lafayette County, specifically covering the route from Oak Grove Route F to Emma Route Y. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeks qualified contractors to perform three mowing cycles per year, with each cycle covering approximately 441 acres, totaling 1,323 acres annually. The contract period will run from April 15, 2024, through April 14, 2025, with the option of up to four additional one-year renewals. Contractors must complete each mowing cycle within 14 days of receiving notice to proceed, with the first cycle required to be completed within two weeks preceding Memorial Day. The solicitation requires contractors to provide all necessary labor, equipment, and materials for mowing, trimming around fixed objects, and litter removal within the highway right-of-way. Bid responses are due by March 22, 2024, at 2:00 PM CDT, and the contract will be awarded on a firm fixed-price, low-bid basis. Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to conduct an on-site review of the contract area prior to submitting their bid.

The solicitation encourages Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE involvement through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. There is no incumbent contractor identified for this contract, and no specific set-aside designations are mentioned beyond the M/WBE participation goals. Contractors must provide proof of insurance, including general liability coverage of $500,000 per person/$4,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability coverage, and workers' compensation insurance. Liquidated damages of $400 per day will be assessed for each day a mowing cycle remains incomplete beyond the specified timeframe. While no specific budget range is provided, the contract will be paid on a per-acre-cycle basis, with pricing to remain firm for the initial contract period. Contractors must comply with all applicable state and federal laws, including the E-Verify program for employment verification, and are prohibited from employing unauthorized aliens. Any price increases for potential renewal periods are not automatically granted and would require written justification and MoDOT's approval.