Mackinac County Roadside Mowing

The State of Michigan, through the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), is seeking proposals for Roadside Mowing Services in Mackinac County. The contract will be for a three-year period from May 15, 2024, through April 1, 2027, with two one-year extension options. The contractor will be responsible for performing roadside mowing operations, including flat area mowing, clear vision mowing, brush mowing, hand trimming, and traffic control, on all state trunklines within MDOT's jurisdictional area in Mackinac County. The contractor will be required to complete two mowing cycles per year, with the first cycle to be completed by July 15 and the second cycle, which is optional, to be completed by September 30. Pricing for this contract will be firm for the entire length of the contract, and adjustments will be based on changes in the contractor's actual costs, with supporting documentation required. The state will make payment via electronic fund transfer (EFT), and the contractor must be registered to receive EFT payments. Liquidated damages may be assessed for late or improper completion of the contract activities, as well as for the unauthorized removal of key personnel.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent contractor is not identified, and the RFP does not provide any information about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP states that the State reserves the right to award to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest price that receives a passing score on the evaluation criteria, but it does not provide any details on the award value or budget range.