163-26 D10 Primitive Roadside Rest Area 10-01 Lawn Care

The Ohio Department of Transportation is establishing a contract to secure lawn care services at District 10 Monroe County primitive roadside rest area 10-01 in Fly, Ohio, situated on State Route 7 Northbound. The contract is intended to maintain approximately 4.4 acres at the site to ODOT’s operational standards, focusing on regular mowing, trimming, debris removal, sidewalk edging, blowing clippings off paved surfaces, and thorough seasonal spring and fall cleanups. Services must maintain grass at a height of three to four inches and include specific attention to designated areas such as islands, parking areas, and 725 linear feet of sidewalk edging. Mowing is scheduled for about 26 cuts per season from mid-April through the end of November, with routine debris removal before each session. The contract will span from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028. Bidders need at least two consecutive years of experience in similar services and must provide active liability insurance that covers at least $300,000 per person and $1 million per occurrence. Vendors are also required to directly complete at least 90% of the work, unless otherwise approved by ODOT. The estimated contract value ranges between $50,000 and $150,000, and only qualified, insured vendors will be considered.