The City of Mobile is contracting for comprehensive right‑of‑way ditch mowing services across two defined geographic groups (Dauphin Island Parkway and Cypress Shores). The award is a sealed‑bid, all‑or‑none competition and was won by TECS LLC. The work consists of four eight‑week mowing cycles covering roughly 227,500 linear feet of municipal ditches, with bi‑weekly progress reporting and strict equipment, safety, and environmental requirements. The contract runs from mid‑April to late November 2019, with the possibility of two one‑year extensions.
• Scope: mowing, string‑trimming, edging, litter removal, and debris blowing for right‑of‑way ditches; no herbicide or tree‑pruning work.
• Schedule: four 8‑week cycles (mid‑April – late November 2019) with bi‑weekly payment milestones.
• Performance: 2 % daily penalty for any cycle exceeding the 56‑day limit; mandatory safety compliance and bi‑weekly reporting.