RoW Mow and Trim Trimble Co

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Purchases has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for right-of-way mowing and trimming services in Trimble County, District 5. The procurement involves three full mowing cycles beginning in late May 2025, covering 996 acres across various state routes including US 42, US 421, KY 36, KY 55, and multiple rural secondary roads. Contractors must mow grass to a height of 6-10 inches, perform trimming, and remove litter while maintaining traffic control through three complete mowing cycles. Bidders are required to be prequalified in work items I-29 (Right of Way Mowing) and I-37 (Traffic Control) prior to bid closing. The bid is due on February 11, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET, with a tentative award date of March 3, 2025, and the initial contract period running through December 31, 2025. The evaluation criteria is strictly price-based, utilizing a 100-point scale focused entirely on cost. Penalties of $1,000 per calendar day will be applied for late starts or completion delays.

Contractors must provide $1 million in general liability insurance and Kentucky workers' compensation insurance to be eligible. Certified traffic control operators are mandatory, and contractors must submit a detailed work plan demonstrating their ability to complete the work within designated timeframes. The contract includes provisions for fuel price adjustments when diesel costs fluctuate more than 5% from the January 1, 2025 baseline price. The contract offers four optional one-year renewal periods beyond the initial term. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the procurement appears open to qualified contractors meeting the technical and insurance requirements. The work location sheet indicates the project covers 105.746 total miles of roadway across 332 acres, with the largest segments being US 421 at 19.198 miles (77 acres) and KY 625 at 12.215 miles (59 acres). Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope and multiple mowing cycles suggest a substantial contract value for the selected vendor.