Crew Day (line#1 of bid form): Estimated at 35 full cycles days (starting approximately in April 2025, minimum 5 consecutive weather permitting business days per callout0 A typical day will be as follows: Starting at 7:00 am and cleaning at 3:30 pm Base Crew consists of 4 staff in total Includes one working foreperson/supervisor (shall be capable of performing all duties) Include three general laborers All staff shall work to always perform the duties of the contract No idle time shall be paid under this contract. Crew day may start on the roadside predetermined location or at the MDOT/SHA shop yard, depending on the engineer’s discretion and daily requirements. Crew day may end on the roadside predetermined location at the MDOT/SHA shop yard, depending on the engineer’s discretion and daily requirements. Crew shall meet and begin each day at a location agreed upon and approved by the MDOT/SHA engineer. If the contractor fails to provide a full-based crew of 4 staff, the rates will be as follows: 3-Man, crew paid at 75% of crew day No other crew sizes below this will be allowed If contractor has been called in and reported for services and weather or other conditions exist that are not the fault of the contractor, a minimum of ½ crew day shall be paid for any time up to 4 hours. Anything above this amount shall be paid at the full daily rate. Additional General Labor (line#2 of bid form): Estimated at 100 labor hours This additional labor is to support the crew if the contractor has available extra labor from time to time. All staff shall work to perform the duties of the contract at all time Additional staff will be assigned as needed to increase productivity Overall Guidelines: Grass shall be cut to 3” finished height. Grass shall be cut a minimum 36” width from any sign pole or delineator leaving a 72” diameter cut. * Note: All are between two post mounted signs to be cut. ** see drawings ** All grass mowed in front of the guardrail to pavement edge ** see drawings** All grass mowed behind shoulder and median guardrail to woods line, bottom of ditch, or water edge, or 60” minimum in front or behind guardrail. All grass mowed from pavement edge to pavement edge on median guardrails where grass is the full width of the median. For ramps: curbs shall be trimmed to expose all concrete- grass may not overhang surface. All grass beneath all guardrails ** see drawings**. All grass along concrete barriers, and bridge structures. ** see drawings**. All grass islands at intersections All grass around culverts, not to include residential driveways, is to be mowed a minimum of 36” width around structure. All grass shall be cut a 36” minimum around SHA lighting poles and signal lighting support poles. ** see drawings** All grass is to be mowed in a direction so as not to throw grass or objects toward the roadway. Any grass on paved surface is to be swept or blown off before leaving site. Grass is to be mowed around all guardrails, light poles, signs and culverts progressively along the highway. No skipping around unless determined and approved by the Engineer. All mowers are to be equipped with turf tires as to not cause damage to turf. All mowers are to have blades sharp enough to give an even cut. All vehicles on site must be equipped with a 360-degree amber warning light with at least two rotating or flashing bulbs. All personnel must wear a class III safety vest or equal work shirt, have appropriate footwear, hearing and eye protection meeting OSHA standards. SHA will provide all lane closure permits and all Maintenance of Traffic for this contract. This will consist of: One Truck Mounted Attenuator (Protection Vehicle) with MDOT/SHA operator All signs required by MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) standards and as the Lane Closure Permit requires. Contractors shall work within the work zone established by MDOT/SHA and the protection vehicle. 2.3.2 Required Equipment Pick up with equipment trailer (with amber top lights visible) Transportation for staff/employees. Two ea.36” to 46” Zero Turn Mower (s), Stand-on Mowers, or commercial walk-behind mower with Mulch attachment or rear discharge (grass cannot be thrown on pavement surface or directed at vehicles) Small 20-22” Walk behind/push mower to cut in obstructed areas Commercial Grade String trimmers for guardrails and vertical objects (one for each employee plus 2 backup units) Adequate replacement line and fuels Rakes, blowers, etc. to help remove debris and clippings if needed Litter pickers 30-gallon bags for removal of trash and litter debris Litter Pickup shall be performed in all areas prior to being mowed as the contractor moves from area to area. NO LITTER shall be mowed or spread along the area and must be cleaned up by the contractor. Contractors collect litter in bags and provide a count weekly to the engineer. Contractor may utilize the Upper Marlboro Shop litter dumpster for drop off.
