Right of Way Mowing and Litter Removal Services - PWC, NOVA District

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids on Right of Way Mowing and Litter Removal Services for Primary and Secondary routes in Prince William County, Northern Virginia District, with bids due September 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EST and a virtual public bid opening on September 2. The solicitation is set-aside for award priority to DSBSD-certified small and micro businesses.

Scope includes mowing vegetation to four to six inches in height, litter and debris removal prior to mowing, and removal of cut grass from travel ways and adjacent areas. Mowing operations must be completed within 30 days of notice to proceed, with most work occurring between award and November, though work may extend through March 31, 2027. The contractor must provide all equipment, labor, supervision, materials, and traffic control signage; comply with the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual and Virginia Code Red Ozone Days provisions; and maintain workers' compensation insurance per state statute, employer's liability of $100,000, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit.

Bidders must submit pricing as firm unit prices per acre for mowing and litter removal, with prices fixed regardless of vegetation height or effort. Contract term runs from award date through March 31, 2027 and is non-renewable. A Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required; bidders not DSBSD-certified must select the subcontracting option and identify portions for DSBSD-certified small businesses. Required submittals include a Vendor Qualification and Equipment Certification Form, proof of State Corporation Commission authorization, insurance evidence, and three references. Bids remain valid for 90 days. VDOT reserves the right to cancel or terminate upon 60 days written notice. Questions are due 5 business days prior to closing. Site inspection is encouraged but no pre-bid conference will be held. Bids are submitted electronically via eVA.