Lawn Mowing Services - Springfield District Offices

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB605SW19001354) for lawn mowing services at the Springfield District Offices. The solicitation seeks a contractor to provide weekly lawn mowing services from April 1, 2019 through November 15, 2019, with services to be performed approximately once per week, weather permitting. The primary deliverable is consistent lawn maintenance for the specified district offices, with the contractor responsible for providing all necessary labor, equipment, and materials to complete the services. Bidders must be registered in the MissouriBUYS system and are required to propose pricing on a per-occurrence basis for mowing services. Key dates include a site survey period from January 23-24, 2019, a deadline for requests for interpretation on January 28, 2019 at 4:00 PM local time, and a bid submission deadline of February 7, 2019 at 1:00 PM local time. Evaluation criteria include pricing, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest and best responsive bidder who meets all mandatory specifications and requirements. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including general liability insurance of $500,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability insurance with similar limits, and workers' compensation coverage.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. Service-Disabled Veteran (SDV) businesses are also encouraged to participate, with potential preference given to such vendors. The contract includes provisions for up to three potential renewal periods, with vendors required to specify maximum percentage increases for each renewal term. Liquidated damages of $25.00 per day per item may be assessed for late delivery of services. Monthly invoicing is required, with payments to be made in arrears and submitted to SWInvoices@modot.mo.gov. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates that MoDOT does not guarantee the purchase of estimated quantities and reserves the right to obtain similar services from other sources as needed. The contract will be funded by MoDOT, with any price increases during renewal periods subject to written justification and departmental approval.