2026 State Highway Mowing

2026-11-03

he work shall consist of mowing and trimming all grass , vegetation and wood sprouts for the year period covered by the specifications . PRE - MAINTENANCE MEETING : Sometime prior to the start of work the low bidder will attend a meeting with the Superintendent of Operations / State Trunkline Foreman for the purpose of discussing the work schedule , equipment to be used and the hours that he / she intends to work . METHOD : A field review by the contractor with the Superintendent of Operations / State Trunkline Foreman prior to mowing will be made to verify mowing area and the method to be used . All mowing and trimming will be completed in sections not to exceed three ( 3 ) miles to ensure a uniform turf appearance . MOWING SCHEDULE : Mow one ( 1 ) swath ( 12 ' minimum ) from the edge of pavement , or outside edge of shoulder a distance of 12 '. The start date for the first cutting will be at the discretion of the contract administrator , first mowing will be completed by July 1 , 2026 . The optional second cutting date will be determined . Bidder shall notify the Superintendent of Operations / Trunkline Foreman prior to starting work . ROADSIDE MOWING SPECIFICATIONS : 1 . The grass shall be cut 5 " above the level of the ground . A percentage of your bid may be deducted if cut higher . The contractor will provide a weekly progress report . 2 . Median Cable Barrier Guardrail : All grass and weeds will be trimmed around posts . 3 . Median Guardrail : All grass and weeds will be trimmed around posts . 4 . See attached sheet for Cable Barrier Guardrail and Steel Guardrail lengths . 5 . Intersections : Mow all clear vison areas . 6 . It will be required to trim within 12 " of all obstructions such as street signs , traffic control signs , delineators , guard posts , utility poles , bridge abutments , etc . that may be within the designated mowing area

MITN

2026-04-29