Arkansas Department Of Transportation Ardot #H-23-298H

H-23-298H

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 ARDOT District 1 office at P.O. Box 278, Wynne, AR 72396-0278. The contract covers removal and disposal of litter and mowing and trimming of highway right of way along U.S. Highway 64 in Woodruff, Cross, and Crittenden counties, Arkansas. The project includes sections 12 through 17 of U.S. Highway 64, with detailed log mile limits and acreage specified for each mowing cycle. The total acreage per cycle is approximately 156.41 acres for the first and third cycles and 502.72 acres for the second cycle, totaling 815.54 acres across all cycles. The contract requires three mowing cycles per year, with mowing widths generally 10 feet for the first two cycles and 30 feet for the third cycle, adjusted as necessary for drainage and the good neighbor policy. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and materials, including rotary mowers with skirt guards, tractors with safety equipment, and vehicles equipped with flashing amber lights for litter pickup. The contract mandates removal and disposal of litter before each mowing cycle and within 48 hours after mowing, with disposal in permitted landfills or facilities. Safety requirements include high visibility safety apparel for workers, advance warning signs per the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and strict adherence to daylight working hours. The contract includes liquidated damages of $250 per day for late completion of mowing cycles or failure to remove litter timely. Contractors must provide a $500 bid bond and a $1,000 performance bond. Insurance requirements include Workman's Compensation and General Public Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. The contract also includes certifications related to illegal immigrant employment and restriction of boycott of Israel. The contract allows for subletting with Department approval and requires the contractor to maintain the right of way without damaging existing structures or vegetation. The contract emphasizes public relations and professional conduct during work. Payment is made per acre for removal and disposal of litter and mowing and trimming, with partial payments biweekly. The contract is for one year with options to adjust acreage and renew upon mutual agreement.

Description

Mowing - Woodruff, Cross, & Crittenden Counties Job 11-603. Note: Electronic Bidding Only. Awarded: 3/6/2023

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