RoW Mow and Trim Mercer Co D7

This state and local contracting opportunity is a request for bids (RFB) issued by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Purchases for a Master Agreement Contract for the Mowing and Trimming of Roadside Turf on Highway Right-of-Way areas in Mercer County, District 7. The scope of work includes approximately 1,242 acres of right-of-way mowing and trimming along several state highways, to be completed in 3 mowing cycles per year with a maximum of 12 working days per cycle. The contract also includes maintaining and controlling traffic during the mowing operations. The RFB has a bid closing date of February 2, 2023 at 1:30 pm and a tentative award date of February 9, 2023. The initial contract period will be from the date of award through December 31, 2023, with four optional one-year renewal periods. Pricing will be evaluated on the lowest cost, and the contract will be awarded based on best value.

The RFB includes preferences for Kentucky resident bidders and qualified agencies such as Kentucky Correctional Industries and nonprofit agencies for individuals with severe disabilities. The current incumbent contractor has held this contract for the past three years. The RFB does not specify an award value or budget range, but the contract will be a Master Agreement with pricing based on a per-acre rate for the mowing and trimming services, including a fuel price adjustment provision.