Mulch Mower Biddings - Procurement Opportunities

Lot 1: *** ONLY ONLINE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS RFB. *** Emailed and hard copies delivered by any method WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. See attached document How to Respond to an Online Bid through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service site ( updated). pdf. Please enter contact person, phone number and email in the Comments Section. Vendors should review and update, if necessary, all addresses and contact persons for their account prior to bid submission. This information will carry forward to a contract if awarded, therefore please ensure all information is correct. ****************************************************** Grounds Maintenance ( Mowing and Trimming) Mow and trim the fine turf lawn area of the Carter County Welcome Center located on I- 64 Westbound ( Mile Point ****) consisting of approximately 3. 5 acres per cycle and the Carter County Rest Area located on I- 64 Eastbound ( Mile Point ****) consisting of approximately 3. 8 acres per cycle. The quantity identified on this line represents 7. 3 acres to be mowed per mowing cycle with an estimate of 25 mowing cycles per season. This would equate to approximately **** acres. The number of cycles per season may vary up or down depending upon weather conditions and will be determined by the Department. Perform the mowing operation with commercial grade turf type mowing equipment not less than 48" and not more than 72" in width. A small push type mower may be utilized for trimming. Farm tractors with rotary finish mowers will not be allowed. Mow the grass to a minimum height of 3". Correct any uneven or streaked mowing immediately. The Department will direct the time and place for mowing to begin. If a mowing cycle is delayed because of weather conditions or other problems that results in a build up of grass clippings ( bio- mass), remove or disperse the clippings over the area to eliminate unsightly build- up of debris and to prevent the smothering of the turf. Perform trimming operations after each mowing cycle. Perform trimming operations around mulched areas,

Lot 1: *** ONLY ONLINE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS RFB. *** Emailed and hard copies delivered by any method WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. See attached document How to Respond to an Online Bid through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service site ( updated). pdf. Please enter contact person, phone number and email in the Comments Section. Vendors should review and update, if necessary, all addresses and contact persons for their account prior to bid submission. This information will carry forward to a contract if awarded, therefore please ensure all information is correct. ****************************************************** Grounds Maintenance ( Mowing and Trimming) Mow and trim the fine turf lawn area of the Carter County Welcome Center located on I- 64 Westbound ( Mile Point ****) consisting of approximately 3. 5 acres per cycle and the Carter County Rest Area located on I- 64 Eastbound ( Mile Point ****) consisting of approximately 3. 8 acres per cycle. The quantity identified on this line represents 7. 3 acres to be mowed per mowing cycle with an estimate of 25 mowing cycles per season. This would equate to approximately **** acres. The number of cycles per season may vary up or down depending upon weather conditions and will be determined by the Department. Perform the mowing operation with commercial grade turf type mowing equipment not less than 48" and not more than 72" in width. A small push type mower may be utilized for trimming. Farm tractors with rotary finish mowers will not be allowed. Mow the grass to a minimum height of 3". Correct any uneven or streaked mowing immediately. The Department will direct the time and place for mowing to begin. If a mowing cycle is delayed because of weather conditions or other problems that results in a build up of grass clippings ( bio- mass), remove or disperse the clippings over the area to eliminate unsightly build- up of debris and to prevent the smothering of the turf. Perform trimming operations after each mowing cycle. Perform trimming operations around mulched areas,

Lot 1: *** ONLY ONLINE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS RFB. *** Emailed and hard copies delivered by any method WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. See attached document How to Respond to an Online Bid through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service site ( updated). pdf. Please enter contact person, phone number and email in the Comments Section. Vendors should review and update, if necessary, all addresses and contact persons for their account prior to bid submission. This information will carry forward to a contract if awarded, therefore please ensure all information is correct. ****************************************************** Grounds Maintenance ( Mowing and Trimming) Mow and trim the lawn area of the Rest Area grounds consisting of approximately twenty- three ( 23) acres per cycle, nine ( 9) acres at the eastbound facility and fourteen ( 14) at the westbound facility. The estimated acreage to be mowed is 23 acres per mowing cycle with an estimate of 30 cycles for the mowing season. This amount may vary based upon weather conditions, and the actual number of cycles shall be determined by the Department. Perform the mowing operation with commercial grade turf type mowing equipment not less than 48" and not more than 72" in width. A small push type mower may be utilized for trimming. Farm tractors with rotary finish mowers will not be allowed. Mow the grass to a minimum height of 3". Correct any uneven or streaked mowing immediately. The Department will direct the time and place for mowing to begin. If a mowing cycle is delayed because of weather conditions or other problems that results in a build up of grass clippings ( bio- mass), remove or disperse the clippings over the area to eliminate unsightly build- up of debris and to prevent the smothering of the turf. Perform trimming operations after each mowing cycle. Perform trimming operations around mulched areas, trees, picnic table pads, trash containers, curbs, sign posts or other obstacles located on the grounds. Blow or sweep clippings off of all concrete surfaces after trimming