26030-1520, Right of Way Vertical Mowing Contract II

The contract issued by the Paulding County Government, Georgia, titled “26030-1520, Right of Way Vertical Mowing Contract II,” solicits bids for vertical mowing and trimming services along both sides of 78.152 miles of county roads. The work requires clearing vegetation and tree branches vertically up to 25 feet from the right-of-way edge to maintain roadway safety, ensuring no encroachment onto travel lanes. The contractor must complete all work within three months of the Notice to Proceed and perform at least 70% of the contract work directly, limiting subcontracting to no more than 30%. Bidders are required to submit sealed bids by May 22, 2026, to the Paulding County Department of Finance, and must provide performance, payment, and bid bonds, with sureties holding an AM Best rating of A-6 or higher and licensed in Georgia. The solicitation does not specify a formal contract type but strongly implies a firm-fixed-price arrangement. Evaluation focuses on mandatory eligibility criteria such as valid insurance, bonding capacity covering 100% of the bid amount, and three references for similar work, with award likely based on lowest price among technically acceptable offers. The bid submission process mandates sealed hard-copy proposals without electronic submission options, including clearly marked envelopes referencing the project title and bid number. Inspection and acceptance are to be performed onsite, consistent with Georgia laws and the contract requirements, with final administrative acceptance at the Paulding County Department of Finance. No federal FAR clauses or standardized representations and certifications are included, as this is a local government procurement. The contract reserves rights for bid rejection, partial awards, and early release of bidders, reflecting typical public-sector contracting practices.