ITB RIGHT-OF-WAY MOWING 2027-2029

The Thomas County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids for the Right-of-Way Mowing Project for the years 2027 through 2029. The scope of work includes mowing county-owned or recognized right-of-ways, performing safety mowing at intersections, driveways, and curves to ensure adequate sight distance, trimming vegetation around roadside obstacles, and removing all trash from the right-of-way. The contractor must provide all necessary equipment, including at least three tractors with mowers and adequate support vehicles. A planned mowing sequence by routes must be submitted to the Public Works Director before work begins. The contract commences on January 1, 2027, for an initial one-year term, with the potential for a total three-year period and further extensions at the Board's discretion. Bids must be submitted in the provided format and delivered by 2:00 p.m. on September 11, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 3, 2026, at the Historical Courthouse. Bidders must provide a bid security of at least 10 percent of the total bid and demonstrate competency through their experience and financial resources. The successful bidder is required to furnish liability insurance of at least 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence and provide payment and performance bonds within 15 days of the award. Payment is based on a per-mile rate for services rendered, triggered by completed cycles and approved by the Public Works Director, with a 5 percent retainage held until final acceptance. Compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act, E-Verify, and federal work authorization programs is mandatory.