Roadside Mowing - Livingston and Monroe Counties

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking a contractor to provide roadside mowing services in Livingston and Monroe Counties. The contract will be for a three-year term, with two one-year extension options, commencing on May 16, 2022. The services include flat mowing along major highways such as I-96, US-23, M-59, I-75, I-275, US-23, M-50, M-125, US-24, US-223, and other state trunklines, as well as cable guardrail trimming. The total mowing area is estimated at 628.5 acres in Livingston County and 757.5 acres in Monroe County, with an additional 150 acres of optional additional width mowing. Bidders must provide details on their equipment and demonstrate the ability to complete the work as specified. Pricing will be on a per-mowing cycle basis, with estimated total annual and three-year costs. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for March 2, 2022, and proposals are due by March 14, 2022.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No details are provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no specific requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology. The RFP states that MDOT will award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder who offers the best value, and the pricing for this contract will be firm for 365-day periods, with adjustments allowed based on changes in actual contractor costs.