RIGHT-OF-WAY AND DITCH MOWING SERVICES

This solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive right‑of‑way and ditch mowing services for the City of Mobile, covering specified streets and ditch locations. The work includes regular mowing, trimming, edging, blowing, litter removal, limited herbicide application, and detailed per‑cycle documentation, with stringent safety and traffic‑control requirements. The contract is awarded on an “all‑or‑none” sealed competitive basis, with a tight weekly/bi‑weekly performance schedule and penalties for late cycles. The initial term runs through 31 Oct 2020, with the possibility of two additional seasonal extensions. No bid bond is required, and vendors must meet licensing, insurance, and socio‑economic participation thresholds if the contract value exceeds $50 k. • Scope: Mowing, trimming, edging, blowing, litter removal, herbicide application, safety compliance, and reporting for right‑of‑way streets and Trinity Gardens ditches. • Schedule: Bids due 5 June 2020; mowing cycles roughly every 7 days (streets) or 8 weeks (ditches) with penalties of 2 % per day for late performance. • Requirements: City business license, Alabama Certificate of Authority (if out‑of‑state), pesticide license (if herbicide used), insurance, and submission of detailed per‑cycle documentation.