Arkansas Department Of Transportation Ardot #H-22-257H

H-22-257H

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), specifically the ARDOT Equipment and Procurement Division, awarded contract H-22-257H for the removal and disposal of litter and mowing and trimming of highway right-of-way in ARDOT District 7, covering routes Ark. 63 and U.S. 278 across Bradley and Union counties. The contract includes three mowing cycles per year with specified acreage for each cycle: approximately 217.13 acres for the first and second cycles and 464.57 acres for the third cycle, totaling over 600 acres. The work involves litter removal prior to mowing, mowing widths varying from 10 to 30 feet depending on cycle and location, and includes hand trimming around fixed objects. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and materials, including safety apparel meeting ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 standards, and maintain Workman's Compensation Insurance and Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. The contract requires compliance with safety and operational standards, including use of advance warning signs, equipment restrictions, and adherence to specified mowing schedules and completion times. The contract allows for annual renewal and acreage adjustments upon mutual agreement. Unique contract requirements include liquidated damages of $250 per day for late completion or failure to remove litter timely, prohibition of mowing during wet conditions to prevent turf damage, and strict safety and insurance compliance. The place of performance is primarily in Bradley and Union counties, Arkansas, with specific routes and sections detailed in the contract documents. No OEMs or vendors other than the contractor are mentioned.

Description

Mowing - Bradley & Union Counties Job 7-555. The project involves removal and disposal of litter and mowing and trimming of highway right of way in Bradley and Union Counties, Arkansas. The contract is for a period of one year from date of award, including up to three mowing cycles, with option to adjust acreage and/or renew upon mutual agreement. The project was awarded on February 17, 2022.

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