Arkansas Department Of Transportation Ardot #H-23-260H

H-23-260H

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), specifically the Equipment and Procurement Division, is the government buyer for this contract. The contract covers removal and disposal of litter and mowing and trimming of highway right of way along highways 82, 165, and 425 in Ashley County, Arkansas, including parts of Drew County. The project involves up to three mowing cycles per year, with acreage per cycle approximately 477.48 acres for the first and second cycles, and 716.22 acres for the third cycle. The contract requires the contractor to provide all labor, equipment, and materials, including rotary mowers with skirt guards, safety apparel, and warning signs. The contractor must ensure litter removal before and after mowing, dispose of debris in permitted facilities, and follow safety protocols such as escorting equipment crossing traffic lanes. Insurance coverage, performance bonds, and bid bonds are required. The contract duration is one year from award, with options to adjust acreage and renew by mutual agreement. Liquidated damages of $250 per day apply for late completion or safety violations. The work is primarily in Ashley County, Arkansas, with some work in Drew County, including towns such as Crossett, Hamburg, Wilmot, and Fountain Hill. The performance location is managed by ARDOT District 2 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

Description

Mowing - Ashley County Job 2-609. Note: Electronic Bidding Only. Awarded: 3/6/2023

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