Notice of Intent to Award RFP 260000001077 Wayne Co. Mowing

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) issued Request for Proposal 260000001077 for Non-Freeway Mowing Maintenance Services within Wayne County, specifically targeting the Taylor Transportation Service Center (TSC) jurisdiction. The procurement seeks vegetation maintenance and litter pickup services for non-freeway State trunk lines, roadside areas, and medians. The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on February 27, 2026, with proposals due on March 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST, representing a fourteen-day response period. Mandatory requirements for qualified bidders include Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Commercial Pesticide Applicator certification in Categories 3B and 6, complete responses to vendor questions and Schedule A documentation, a completed Schedule C, and submission of an approved equipment list. The contract structure consists of an initial three-year term with two one-year renewal options. The evaluation process was conducted on a pass/fail basis for all mandatory criteria, and two bidders submitted proposals by the deadline.

Payne Landscaping, Inc., was recommended for award on March 25, 2026, at a total contract value of $427,343.00, broken down as follows: $333,918.00 for flat mowing and litter removal, $10,680.00 for slope mowing and litter removal, $56,615.00 for optional litter removal, and $26,130.00 for optional selective broadleaf weed control. Payne Landscaping's bid significantly undercut the competing proposal from B&B Landscaping, Inc., which totaled $612,330.10. The award recommendation designates Payne Landscaping as a Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (GDBE), a set-aside classification that strengthens the awardee's candidacy. Payne Landscaping will utilize TruGreen as a subcontractor for pest management services, ensuring integrated pest control capabilities. The award recommendation is pending State Administrative Board approval, and the Solicitation Manager is available to conduct debriefing sessions with non-selected bidders. The Notice of Intent to Award was issued on March 25, 2026, with a response deadline of March 30, 2026.