Superior WEST Roadside Mowing US 2, M-117

This state and local contracting opportunity is for roadside mowing services along US-2 and M-117 in Mackinac County, Michigan. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Superior Region is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a one-year contract term beginning May 15, 2023. The contractor will be responsible for providing all equipment, labor, and services necessary to perform flat area mowing, clear vision mowing, brush mowing, hand trimming, and litter removal. The work must be completed within 20 calendar days, excluding Sundays, from the start-up date set by the MDOT Program Manager. Bids are due by 3:00 p.m. Eastern on Friday, April 21, 2023, and the anticipated contract start date is Monday, May 15, 2023. Pricing is requested on a per-acre basis for two mowing cycles per year, with the option for additional call-back services as needed. The total estimated area to be mowed is 158 acres across the two routes. Bidders must demonstrate they have the necessary equipment to complete the work as described in the RFP.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent contractor is not specified. The RFP states that the State may consider the overall economic impact to Michigan, including the bidder's principal place of performance, when evaluating proposals. Pricing is requested on a firm, fixed-price basis for the full term of the contract, with possible adjustments based on changes in the contractor's actual costs. The RFP does not provide any information on the award value or budget range for this procurement.