Arkansas Department Of Transportation Ardot #H-23-270H

Removal and Disposal of Litter and Mowing and Trimming of Highway Right of Way

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is the government buyer responsible for this contract, specifically through its Equipment and Procurement Division located at 11302 West Baseline Road, Little Rock, AR 72209, and the ARDOT District 4 office at P.O. Box 11170, Fort Smith, AR 72917-1170. The contract involves mowing and trimming of highway right of way along specified routes including I-540, Hwy 271, Hwy 71, and Hwy 71B in Sebastian and Crawford counties, Arkansas. The project covers multiple sections and log miles on these routes, with a total acreage per mowing cycle ranging from approximately 462.89 to 465.89 acres, and a total project acreage of 1391.67 acres over three mowing cycles. The awarded services include removal and disposal of litter and mowing and trimming of highway right of way vegetation, with detailed specifications for mowing widths, trimming around fixed objects, and litter disposal in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The contract requires three mowing cycles per year, with specific time frames for each cycle and liquidated damages for delays or failure to comply with safety and operational requirements. Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, and materials, including safety apparel for workers, and maintain insurance coverage with specified minimum limits. Bid bonds of $500 and performance bonds of $1,000 are required. The contract includes provisions for equipment standards, safety measures, advance warning signage, and compliance with the Good Neighbor Policy regarding mowing adjacent to private property. The contract also includes certifications related to employment of illegal immigrants and restrictions on boycotting Israel. No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the document. The contract period is for one year from the date of award, with options to adjust acreage and renew upon mutual agreement.

Description

Mowing services in Crawford and Sebastian Counties, including removal and disposal of litter and mowing and trimming of highway right of way for a period of one year with up to three mowing cycles.

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