RoW Mow and Trim Clark Co - REBID

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Purchases is soliciting bids for right-of-way (RoW) mowing and trimming services in Clark County, District 7. The procurement involves three full mowing cycles beginning in late May 2025, with contractors required to mow 2,481 acres and maintain traffic control across multiple state and county routes. Specific deliverables include mowing heights between 6-10 inches, comprehensive trimming, and litter removal services. Contractors must be prequalified in work items I-29 (Right of Way Mowing) and I-37 Traffic Control, and maintain $1 million in general liability insurance. The bid submission deadline is February 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM EST, with a tentative award date of March 3, 2025. The initial contract period runs through December 31, 2025, with four optional one-year renewal periods. Evaluation criteria include pricing per acre for mowing and per cycle for traffic control, with contractors required to provide certified traffic control operators and begin work within 10 calendar days of receiving a Delivery Order.

The procurement does not explicitly outline set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract includes a fuel price adjustment clause allowing compensation adjustments when diesel fuel prices fluctuate more than 5% from the base price. Penalties of $1,000 per calendar day will be assessed for late starts or cycle completion. While specific incumbent vendors are not listed, the contract provides detailed technical specifications through accompanying documents, including drawings for mowing procedures, delineator post installations, and bridge embankment treatments. The work encompasses 178.495 miles and 827 acres across Clark and Montgomery Counties, with routes including US highways (60, 460), Kentucky state highways (KY 15, 89, 418, 627), and rural secondary roads. Though a precise contract value is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the work, multiple mowing cycles, and traffic control requirements suggest a substantial procurement opportunity for qualified contractors in the region.