Mowing H - Franklin County

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), St. Louis District, is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive highway right-of-way maintenance services for Franklin County. Specifically, the Invitation for Bid (IFB605SL21001070) solicits bids for mowing, litter removal and disposal, and trimming or spraying services along I-44 from the Crawford County Line to the St. Louis County Line. The contract covers approximately 1,975.45 acres for primary mowing and litter removal services, with an additional 482.41 acres available for optional litter removal. The initial contract period runs from April 1, 2021 through November 30, 2021, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. Bid responses are due by February 10, 2021 at 10:00 AM CST, with submission options including electronic submission through MissouriBUYS or hard copy delivery. Evaluation criteria will focus on pricing, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest and best responsive bidder. Contractors must provide detailed per-acre pricing for mowing, litter removal, and optional services.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with specific participation goals of 10% MBE and 5% WBE. Bidders are required to submit a bid bond equal to 5% of their total bid amount, with the winning contractor obligated to provide a performance and payment bond for 100% of the contract price. The previous contract was held by Millgoal Enterprises II LLC, who performed services at rates of $72.95 per acre for mowing and $24.95 per acre for litter removal, with a total 2020 contract value of $193,396.56. Contractors must maintain specified insurance coverage, including general liability insurance ($500,000 per person/$3,000,000 per occurrence), automobile liability insurance with similar limits, and workers' compensation insurance compliant with state regulations. The solicitation also notes preferences for service-disabled veteran enterprises and provides opportunities for vendors to propose price discounts.