Mowing - marlboro county 2019-2023

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for comprehensive mowing services in Marlboro County for the period from February 1, 2019, through January 31, 2024. The solicitation (SAP 5400016900) encompasses routine mowing, brush management, and bridge vegetation maintenance on primary and secondary roadways. Specific service requirements include four annual mowing cycles covering approximately 2,800.76 acres of primary routes and 3,000.28 acres of secondary routes, along with guardrail and cable rail mowing totaling 262,184 linear feet for primary routes and 31,300 linear feet for secondary routes. Contractors must provide all necessary equipment, labor, materials, and traffic control, with mowing activities restricted to the period between March 15 and November 15 annually, though brush management can be performed year-round. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on December 18, 2018, with bid questions due by December 19, 2018, and final bid submissions required by January 15, 2019, at 2:30 PM. The evaluation will be based on total five-year pricing, with bidders required to price all line items for their selected lot.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses or minority-owned enterprises. Bidders must submit a performance bond equal to the full contract amount within ten days of contract execution and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in commercial general liability, $1,000,000 in auto liability, and $1,000,000 in workers' compensation employer's liability insurance. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract allows for one initial year with four potential annual renewals, creating a maximum potential contract period of five years. Pricing is fixed for the initial contract term, with potential adjustments for renewal terms subject to Procurement Officer approval if requested at least 90 days before term expiration. Contractors must be registered with the State of South Carolina and obtain a vendor number prior to submission. Although exact budget ranges are not specified, the detailed line-item pricing structure and extensive acreage requirements suggest a significant contract value for roadside maintenance services across Marlboro County.