RoW Mow Trim and Litter Boone Co

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Purchases has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for right-of-way mowing, trimming, and litter removal services in Boone County, District 6. The project encompasses mowing 1,236 acres and litter removal along 503.4 centerline miles across approximately 168 miles of roadway, including US 25, US 42, and multiple Kentucky state routes. Contractors must complete three full mowing cycles beginning in late May, maintaining grass heights between 6-10 inches, with a maximum of 12 working days per cycle. To be eligible, bidders must be prequalified in work items I-29 (Right of Way Mowing) and I-37 (Traffic Control) prior to bid closing. The bid submission deadline is February 12, 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 adherence to technical specifications outlined in the accompanying work location sheet and technical drawings, which detail precise mowing requirements, traffic control, and site-specific conditions. Contractors must provide proof of $1 million in general liability insurance and Kentucky workers' compensation insurance.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Performance penalties of $1,000 per calendar day will be applied for late starts or completion delays, and the contract includes provisions for fuel price adjustments when diesel prices fluctuate more than 5% from the January 1 baseline price each mowing season. The contract includes four optional one-year renewal periods, allowing for potential long-term engagement. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope suggests a significant contract value covering mowing, litter removal, and traffic control across multiple route segments. Bidders must submit pricing per acre for mowing, per centerline mile for litter removal, and per cycle for traffic control. Interested vendors must submit their bids through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) system, with technical support available through the Customer Resource Center help desk. The project requires detailed technical compliance with provided drawings and specifications, including precise mowing techniques around roadway surfaces, guardrails, and shoulders.