Landscape Maintenance Rowan County Rest Areas

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is seeking landscape maintenance services for Rowan County Rest Areas located on I-64 Eastbound and Westbound. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) covering comprehensive landscape maintenance across approximately 15 acres of turf and 5,500 square feet of landscape beds. Required services include mowing, trimming, pruning, mulching, weed control, fertilization, insect control, and plant maintenance. Bidders must possess pesticide applicator certification and submit responses electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service system by April 2, 2025, at 1:30 pm, with a tentative award date of April 7, 2025. The evaluation criteria will allocate 97 points to pricing and 3 points to response time, with bidders required to bid on all line items to be considered. The initial contract period will run from award through March 31, 2026, with options to renew for four additional one-year periods. Specific technical specifications detail precise herbicide and insecticide products to be used, including branded products like Gallery 75DF, Pendulum AquaCap, Roundup Pro, Mavrik Aquaflow, and Spoiler.

The solicitation includes preferences for Kentucky resident bidders and qualified organizations such as Kentucky Industries for the Blind or nonprofit organizations serving individuals with severe disabilities. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive maintenance requirements suggest a substantial annual commitment. Contractors must adhere to strict environmental regulations outlined in the KPDES Pesticide General Permit and Pesticide Discharge Management Plan, which include potential penalties for non-compliance such as substantial fines or contract termination. The procurement requires detailed compliance with safety protocols and performance standards, with specific equipment and operational requirements. Bidders must demonstrate their ability to manage complex landscape maintenance across state rest area facilities, including technical expertise in pesticide application and environmental management. Though no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the systematic approach to the solicitation suggests a structured procurement process designed to ensure high-quality landscape maintenance services for the Rowan County Rest Areas.