ROW Mowing D1 Area 110

2026-11-03

PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE OF WORK The bidder should provide the following information in response to this Solicitation . The State of Nebraska Department of Transportation ( NDOT ), District 1 , is requesting proposals for the provision of right - of way ( ROW ) mowing for area 110 . ROW mowing services shall include machine rotary of the Highway Right - of - Way ( ROW ) and all designated areas where vegetation exists beyond the shoulder or pavement edge ( s ) of the roadway , including on and off ramps of interstate interchanges , the interchange areas , divided highway medians , around delineators , guardrails and as specified in this request for proposal ( RFP ) A . SCOPE OF WORK Contractor ( s ) shall be responsible for providing all labor , equipment , fuel , materials , and insurance , to properly accomplish ROW mowing in accordance with schedules , and requirements of the RFP , and as directed by NDOT district personnel at a bid price per acre . B . MOWING PROCEDURES The work as specified in this request for proposal shall be provided during the mowing season of May 01 through October 31 . A mowing cycle shall consist of one ( 1 ) complete mowing of the areas designated in the mowing schedule ( Attachment D ) and District 1 Map ( Attachment B ). The total estimated acres are based on four ( 4 ) mowing cycles during the mowing season and are not a guaranteed quantity . Budget restraints , weather conditions , vegetation growth , and road construction or repairs may alter the mowing frequency and estimated acres . The mowing schedule ( Attachment D ) contains the necessary information such as highway and reference post numbers , designated acreage , superintendent number , etc ., in order for the Contractor to accomplish the work . The Contractor shall perform the number of mowing cycles as described in the mowing schedule ( Attachment D ). The Department reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of mowing cycles . In addition , the Department has the option to amend the mowing schedule ( Attachment D ) to include additional locations not specified in the mowing schedule ( Attachment D ) but that are within the District Superintendent ’ s area at the “ optional ” bid price per acre as provided by the Contractor on the Cost Proposal Bid Sheet . A minimum of two ( 2 ) operators and two ( 2 ) 15 ’ rotary mowers must be utilized and operated simultaneously during each mowing cycle . During tractor / mower down time for maintenance or repairs , the Contractor must ensure there will be no disruption of service and that the minimum of two ( 2 ) operational 15 ’ rotary mowers is maintained . The Contractor must notify the area Maintenance Superintendent of any disruption of service . 1 . Mowing Cycles The first mowing cycle shall be performed prior to the observance of Memorial Day . The final mowing cycle shall be performed generally after Labor Day . Intermediate mowing cycles shall be performed as conditions warrant and per the direction of the area Maintenance Superintendent . If conditions warrant an earlier start or a later finish than the mowing schedule ( Attachment D ), written authorization must be received from the Department of Transportation before any work is performed . Additional mowing cycles shall be performed as directed and approved by NDOT personnel in accordance with the mowing schedule ( Attachment D ) or as conditions warrant . The acceptable cutting height of vegetation shall be six ( 6 ) inches with a variable of +/- one ( 1 ) inch and must not be less than five ( 5 ) inches from the ground . Blades shall be kept sharp to provide a neat uniform cut across the entire width of the cut area . No stripping , scalping , or shallow cutting will be permitted . In the event that the area mowed is considered unacceptable , the Contractor may be required to re - mow the area to correct unsightly conditions , at no additional cost to the Department . The Contractor shall mow as close as possible to all fixed objects without causing damage to the fixed objects . 2 . Notification to Begin Work / Time Frame The area Maintenance Superintendent will verbally notify the Contractor when to begin each mowing cycle . The Contractor must begin work within three ( 3 ) days after notification and complete each mowing cycle within four ( 4 ) weeks after receiving notification to begin . Upon completion of mowing in one direction , the opposite side of the roadway must be mowed within five ( 5 ) calendar days . Mowing operations shall be performed only during the daylight hours , Monday through Friday . The Contractor will contact the area Maintenance Superintendent each morning upon their arrival to begin a mowing cycle and advise the Maintenance Superintendent of the mile marker location and direction of travel for 511 posting . The Contractor shall notify the Area Maintenance Superintendent when a mowing cycle in their specific area is complete and ready for inspection .

Nebraska

2026-04-29