161259 Specialty Mowing with Mechanical Edging

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a one-year renewable contract to provide specialty non-tractor zero-turn mowing, motorized mechanical edging, string trimming, and litter removal services. The work is located within the Richmond District Chesterfield Residency, covering designated areas on Primary and Secondary Routes in Amelia, Chesterfield, and Powhatan counties. The scope includes an estimated eight cycles of mowing and litter removal per year and one cycle of mechanical edging per year. All work must be performed within the VDOT right-of-way, including medians, curbs, and sidewalks, adhering to the VDOT Maintenance Best Practices manual and specific sight-distance guidelines. The contract will be awarded on a grand total basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Requirements include the use of commercial-grade zero-turn equipment with mulch plates or rear-discharge systems, and all vehicles must comply with the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual. Bidders must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan and provide a State Corporation Commission Identification Number. While no bid, performance, or payment bonds are required, contractors must maintain appropriate insurance and pay workers according to the prevailing wage rates determined by the Virginia Commissioner of Labor and Industry. Bids are due by October 26, 2026, via the eVA portal.