D6 Madison Rest Area Landscape ServicesD6 Madison Rest Area Landscape Services

The Ohio Department of Transportation District 6 has awarded a time and materials contract for comprehensive lawn and landscape maintenance services at the Interstate 70 eastbound and westbound roadside rest areas in South Vienna, Madison County. The agreement, executed by Boren's Grass Groomers, LLC doing business as Yellowstone Landscape, runs from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with an optional one-year renewal through December 31, 2027. The scope of work covers approximately 16.1 total acres across two sites and includes routine mowing, trimming, sidewalk edging, tree and shrub pruning, weed control, spring and fall cleanups, and the application of fertilizers and pesticides. The contractor is also responsible for providing adequate watering for all plants and conducting annual soil analysis through an accredited laboratory. The contract was awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who met mandatory requirements, including five years of experience and proof of public liability insurance with limits of 300,000 dollars per person and 1 million dollars per occurrence. Compensation is based on hourly labor rates, vendor-owned equipment rates, and the actual cost of materials with a markup not exceeding 15 percent. Key administrative requirements include the submission of annual maintenance logs, attending five mandatory meetings with the District Facilities Program Administrator, and a one-year guarantee on workmanship and materials. Additionally, the contractor must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and adhere to a waiver allowing the use of non-Community Rehabilitation Program suppliers due to lack of availability.