ITD District 2 Lenore Rest Area Landscape Services

The Idaho Department of Transportation (ITD) is soliciting bids for landscaping, maintenance, and snow removal services at the District 2 Lenore Rest Area. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on the lowest acquisition price for a two-year initial term, with an anticipated total duration of six years through two-year increments. The scope of work includes lawn maintenance such as mowing, edging, and debris disposal, with specific requirements for equipment safety shields and the disinfection of tools. Performance is monitored by ITD through monthly, random, and public inspections, and any identified discrepancies must be corrected within 24 hours. Administrative requirements include a mandatory kick-off meeting within two weeks of the award and the submission of safety data sheets for all materials used. Payments are processed monthly, with a 60-day payment cycle and a required 1.25% administrative fee remitted to the State of Idaho. The contractor must provide a certification of insurance within five business days of the award and maintain all necessary legal licenses. Price adjustments may be considered every 12 months following the initial term. The contract is governed by Idaho law, with venue in Ada County, and requires the retention of records for three years after termination.