Landscape Maintenance Woodford Co Rest Area

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is soliciting bids for a landscape maintenance contract covering the Woodford County Rest Areas located on Interstate 64. The procurement seeks a master agreement contractor to perform comprehensive landscape maintenance services across approximately 23 acres of eastbound and westbound rest area facilities. Required services include mowing, trimming, pruning, mulching, weed control, fertilization, insect control, and plant maintenance. The contract will run from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with options to renew for four additional one-year periods. Evaluation will be conducted using a best value ranking approach, with 95 points allocated to pricing and 5 points to response time. Electronic bids are due by March 14, 2025, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, with a tentative award date of March 31, 2025. Bidders must submit proposals through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service system and meet specific qualifications, including pesticide applicator certification from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.

Potential bidders must provide general liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence coverage and workers' compensation insurance. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the solicitation suggests potential resident bidder preferences may apply. The contract includes provisions for potential extensions to other state agencies and political subdivisions with mutual consent. Contractors must be qualified to handle various pesticide applications, using specific pre-approved products including Gallery 75DF, Pendulum AquaCap, Roundup Pro, Mavrik Aquaflow, Dimension, and Spoiler. Although the exact contract value is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the landscape maintenance services suggests a significant annual investment. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability to manage complex landscape maintenance across multiple rest area locations, with a focus on maintaining high-quality, aesthetically pleasing and well-maintained facilities along Interstate 64.