Roadside Mowing Local Blacktop Roads

2026-11-03

1 . Mowing will be completed in each township to ensure a uniform turf appearance unless otherwise specified by the Road Commission representative . The Road Commission requires a 24 - hour phone number or pager number to get in touch with the contractor . 2 . The contractor shall have a competent person in charge of their daily mowing operation at all times and should be available to meet with road commission representatives to discuss mowing schedules , work completed , complaints , etc . A daily worksheet shall be prepared and submitted to the road commission weekly . 3 . The contractor shall keep the roadway clear of all debris and shall perform the mowing operation in a safe manner that will least affect the normal flow of traffic . 4 . The contractor ’ s equipment shall have a rotating amber beacon beam , which must be visible for 360 ° and slow moving vehicle signs to alert the traveling public . Bike flags ( 8 - 10 ’) are optional . Guards or side shields are required if needed to keep from throwing debris into roads . 5 . The contractor shall personally investigate field conditions . Failure on the part of the contractor to investigate and inspect will not be grounds for additional compensation . 6 . Materials , equipment , components , or completed work not complying may be rejected by the Road Commission and shall be replaced by the contractor at no cost to the Road Commission . 7 . Vegetation shall be cut five inches ( 5 ”) above ground level in order to avoid stones and debris . 8 . The bid unit will be for each centerline mile which consists of mowing both sides of the road .

MITN

2026-04-29