RoW Mow Only Logan and Todd Co D-3 Rebid

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Maintenance, is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) for right-of-way mowing services in Logan and Todd Counties within Highway District 3. The procurement seeks bids for two primary line items: right-of-way mowing only covering 7,681.50 acres and traffic control services for three occurrences, with work to be performed during three full mowing cycles in 2022 beginning in late May at a mowing height of 6-10 inches. Bidders must be prequalified by the Department of Highways for work items I-29 (Right of Way Mowing) and I-37 (Traffic Control) as of the bid closing date to be considered for award. The evaluation will be based on best value using price as the sole measurable criterion worth 100 points, with the lowest-priced bidder receiving maximum points. Written questions must be submitted by March 9, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Commonwealth's response posted by March 10, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Electronic bids are due by March 17, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time through the Kentucky eProcurement system, with a tentative award date of March 24, 2022. The initial contract period begins upon award and expires December 31, 2022, with four optional one-year renewal periods available at the Commonwealth's discretion.

This procurement includes reciprocal preference for Kentucky resident bidders and preferences for qualified organizations, specifically Kentucky Correctional Industries receiving 20 percent preference and Kentucky Industries for the Blind and certain nonprofit agencies receiving 15 percent preference. The successful bidder must maintain general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and Kentucky workers' compensation insurance, with an ACORD certificate required within ten days of award notice. Pricing is firm for the first 12 months, with one price increase permitted thereafter based on industry-wide changes with 30 days' notice, and a fuel price adjustment formula will apply when diesel fuel prices fluctuate more than 5 percent from the January 1 baseline price. No bid bond or performance bond is required; however, penalties apply for non-compliance, including $1,000 per day for failure to begin work as scheduled, $500 per occurrence for property damage, and $250 per occurrence for various violations including improper warning sign placement or unsafe work zone conditions. All work must be performed during daylight hours only, with the Department conducting pre-work meetings and daily inspections using Form TC 63.28. No specific budget range or estimated award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents.