Mowing M - St. Charles County

The Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis District, is soliciting bids for mowing, litter removal and disposal, and trimming or spraying services on highway right-of-way for vegetation control along Interstate 64 in St. Charles County. The contract encompasses approximately 150.71 acres across a 12-mile stretch of I-64 from I-70 Ramps west of Callahan Road to the Missouri River, with three service lines: Line 1 covers mowing services at 602.84 acres, Line 2 addresses litter removal at 602.84 acres, and Line 3 provides optional litter removal services at 602.84 acres. The contract period runs from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods under the original specifications and prices. Required qualifications include maintenance of commercial general liability insurance of not less than $600,000 per person and $4,000,000 per occurrence, business automobile liability coverage at the same limits, Missouri State Workers' Compensation insurance with $1,000,000 employer's liability insurance, OSHA 10-hour construction safety training for all employees, E-Verify enrollment documentation, and proof of lawful presence for sole proprietorships and partnerships. The contractor must complete all mowing and litter removal work within 18 working days per cycle after receiving notice to proceed, with grass and vegetation cut to a height of six inches unless otherwise directed, and must comply with traffic control standards and high-visibility safety apparel requirements meeting ANSI/ISEA 107 standards. The bid was opened on January 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM and closes on February 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM, with electronic submission through MissouriBUYS preferred, and a bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount required as both a hard copy and electronic submission. No pre-bid conference or site tour is scheduled.

While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, bidders are encouraged to utilize minority business enterprise (MBE) and women business enterprise (WBE) subcontractors, and Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (SDVE) participation is preferred. The incumbent contractor operating under the previous contract IFB605SL23001363 is GPM Inc., providing a reference point for current operations. The contract operates on firm, fixed unit prices with payment made in arrears upon final inspection and acceptance of completed work at Net 30 payment terms with FOB destination, freight prepaid. Liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day apply for each day a mowing cycle remains incomplete beyond the designated completion date, and non-performance may result in pay deductions if the Missouri Department of Transportation must self-perform or hire emergency contractors for incomplete work. Contract performance bond is not required. Pricing shall remain valid for 90 days from bid opening, and if accepted, shall be firm for the specified contract period with potential renewal for up to two additional one-year periods contingent upon written notification by November 15 and contractor acceptance by December 15.