27004-1502, FY 27 Vertical Mowing Contract I

The Paulding County Board of Commissioners is soliciting bids for the FY 2027 Right of Way Vertical Mowing Contract I, project number PR-VM(I)2027. The scope of work involves vertical mowing and trimming along approximately 79.909 miles of county roads in Georgia. Contractors are required to trim both sides of the roadway from the edge of the right-of-way up to a height of 25 feet, ensuring all trees and branches encroaching or potentially encroaching on travel ways are removed. The project must be completed within 90 consecutive calendar days following the receipt of a written Notice to Proceed. To be eligible for award, bidders must meet several mandatory criteria, including providing three references for similar work, proof of insurance meeting county requirements, and the ability to bond 100% of the bid cost through a surety company with an AM Best rating of A-6 or greater. Additionally, the winning bidder must self-perform at least 70% of the project. Bids are due by September 28, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. local time and may be submitted via the Bonfire portal or as a sealed envelope delivered to the Paulding County Department of Finance. A bid bond equal to 5% of the total contract amount is required with the submission.