RoW Mow and Trim Clark Co

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is seeking a contractor for right-of-way mowing and trimming services in Clark County through a Request for Bid (RFB) solicitation. The procurement involves three full mowing cycles beginning in late May 2025, with work covering 2,481 acres across multiple state routes. Contractors must maintain mowing heights between 6-10 inches, perform trimming and litter removal, and adhere to strict performance standards. Bidders are required to be prequalified in specific work items: I-29 (Right of Way Mowing) and I-37 (Traffic Control) prior to bid closing. The bid submission deadline is February 5, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET, with a tentative contract award date of March 3, 2025. The initial contract period runs through December 31, 2025, with potential for four optional one-year renewals. Contractors must begin work within 10 calendar days of notification and complete each mowing cycle within specified timeframes, with penalties of $1,000 per day for late starts or completion delays.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must maintain $1 million in general liability insurance and provide worker's compensation coverage. A fuel price adjustment clause is included to compensate for diesel fuel price fluctuations exceeding 5% from the base price. While no incumbent vendors are specified, the contract includes detailed technical specifications, such as standard drawings for bridge embankments, delineator posts, and mowing work location sheets that outline precise route and acreage requirements. The total procurement value appears to cover approximately 2,481 acres of right-of-way maintenance across multiple routes in Clark County, with pricing structured per acre for mowing and trimming and per cycle for traffic control maintenance. The comprehensive nature of the bid suggests a potential annual contract value in the range of $150,000 to $250,000, depending on actual mowing and trimming requirements.