Traditional mowing-greenville/spartanbu

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking bids for a Traditional Mowing contract covering Greenville and Spartanburg Counties, with a comprehensive scope of routine mowing services for Interstate, Primary, and Secondary routes. The solicitation (5400026002) requires contractors to perform routine mowing, rail mowing, ditch mowing, and bridge mowing across approximately 35,933.80 acres of Interstate routes, with additional work on primary and secondary roads totaling over 8,760.78 acres. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and traffic control, with a minimum daily production rate of 50 acres and cycle times of 15 days for Interstate work and 25 days for Primary and Secondary routes. The equipment requirements specify a minimum of 15 tractors, each with a minimum 75 horsepower PTO output. The mandatory pre-bid conference was held on October 19, 2023, via teleconference, with questions due by October 20, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. The bid submission deadline was December 7, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., with the award notification scheduled for January 29, 2024. The initial contract term is one year, with potential for four one-year renewals, spanning from March 1, 2024, to February 28, 2029.

The solicitation documents do not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Pricing must be submitted on a unit price basis, with the lowest responsible and responsive bidder receiving the award. The contract requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence, Auto Liability of $1,000,000, and Workers' Compensation with statutory limits. A labor and material payment bond equal to the contract face amount is mandatory within ten days of contract execution. Contract pricing is fixed for the initial term, with potential Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments for renewal terms. Non-compliance with specifications may result in non-refundable deductions ranging from $500 to $1,000 per offense, with repeated violations potentially leading to contract termination. While specific award values are not directly stated, the extensive scope of work covering multiple counties and road types suggests a significant contract value, with mowing activities required between April 1 and November 15 of each contract year.