Traditional mowing lexington & richland

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is soliciting bids for a comprehensive traditional mowing contract covering Lexington and Richland Counties. The procurement encompasses routine mowing services for Interstate, Primary, and Secondary routes, including specific tasks such as rail mowing (guardrail and cable rail), ditch mowing, and bridge mowing. Contractors must provide work zone traffic control and manage woody vegetative debris throughout the contract period. The scope requires a minimum of 14 tractors, each with a minimum 75 horsepower PTO output, capable of maintaining approximately 5,908.74 total acres across various road classifications. Mowing activities are restricted to April 1 through November 15 annually, with specific cycle frequencies ranging from 15 to 25 days depending on route type. The pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 9, 2024, at 10:00 AM at SCDOT Headquarters in Columbia, with both in-person and teleconference options. Bidder questions must be submitted by January 10, 2024, at 12:00 PM, and sealed bids are due by January 30, 2024, at 2:30 PM, with award notification expected on February 28, 2024.

The solicitation does not include specific set-asides, though offerors are encouraged to disclose minority business participation. Contractors must provide a labor and material payment bond equal to one year's contract value within ten days of contract execution. The contract is structured as a five-year agreement with one year initial term and four one-year renewal options. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Auto Liability of $1,000,000 per accident, and Workers' Compensation as mandated by South Carolina statute. The total contract value is estimated at approximately $51.02 million across all line items, with pricing based on unit rates (per acre for routine and ditch mowing, per linear foot for rail mowing). Non-compliance with specifications will result in non-refundable deductions ranging from $500 to $1,000 per offense, plus potential repair costs for any damage to SCDOT property. The contract covers extensive road networks including multiple Interstate routes (I-20, I-26, I-77), numerous Primary routes (US and SC highways), and hundreds of Secondary routes across Lexington and Richland Counties.