RoW Mow and Trim Murray Section

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is seeking a contractor for right-of-way (RoW) mowing and trimming services in the Murray Section, which encompasses Calloway, Marshall, and Trigg Counties, with the procurement specifically targeting Caldwell County. The contract requires three full mowing cycles beginning in late May 2025, with specific requirements including maintaining grass heights between 6-10 inches, performing trimming services, and removing litter along state highways and rural routes. Contractors must be prequalified in work items I-29 (Right of Way Mowing) and I-37 (Traffic Control), and provide traffic control certifications for all employees. The total project scope covers 9,552 acres of mowing across various highway types, including US routes, Kentucky state routes, and rural secondary roads. The bid submission deadline is February 14, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET, with a tentative award date of March 3, 2025, and an initial contract period running through December 31, 2025. Evaluation criteria include compliance with technical specifications detailed in accompanying drawings for mowing operations, bridge embankment treatments, and delineator post installations.

The contract allows for four optional one-year renewal periods and does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must maintain active and good standing with the Secretary of State and provide insurance coverage of $1 million in general liability and Kentucky workers' compensation. Penalty provisions are strict, with $1,000 charged per calendar day for late starts or completion delays and $500 for unsatisfactory work performance. Pricing includes per-acre mowing rates with potential adjustments for fuel cost fluctuations when diesel prices change more than 5% from the January 1 baseline. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the comprehensive documentation suggests a structured, recurring maintenance program with detailed technical requirements. The contract appears to have significant value, covering multiple counties and requiring extensive roadside maintenance across nearly 10,000 acres, though an exact total contract value is not specified in the provided documents.