Local let maintenance contract, rains CO, mowing highway right of way

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued a local let maintenance contract for highway right of way mowing in Rains County, specifically targeting a 0.01-mile segment along US Highway 69. This procurement opportunity involves comprehensive highway vegetation management services, with contractors expected to perform systematic mowing and maintenance of roadside areas in Rains and Hunt Counties. The contract has a total duration of 365 calendar days, with bids scheduled to be received and opened on February 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the TxDOT Paris District office. Interested bidders must be prequalified contractors and may request a bidders questionnaire to participate in the solicitation. The project is identified by the project number RMC - A00212513 and control number 6475-20-001, with all official advertisement and bidding information to be found on the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and Electronic Bidding System. Contractors will be expected to meet specific technical specifications for highway right of way maintenance, ensuring safe and aesthetically appropriate roadside conditions.

The contract is designated as a waived project, meaning there are specific qualification requirements for participation. No specific Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal has been established for this procurement. The estimated project cost is $237,950.00, with a required bid guaranty of $5,000.00, indicating a moderate-scale maintenance contract. Potential bidders should carefully review the full solicitation documents to understand the precise scope of work, technical requirements, and submission guidelines. The contract will be awarded to a qualified vendor capable of meeting TxDOT's rigorous standards for highway right of way maintenance, with the primary objective of maintaining safe and clear roadside areas in the specified county jurisdictions. Bidders will likely be evaluated on their technical capability, past performance, equipment readiness, and ability to complete the work within the specified 365-day contract period.