It is the intent of the County to award a contract for 3 years for ROW mowing services of approximately 160 miles of paved County roadway. The County encourages cost saving, incentives, and innovative approaches in response to this request for Proposals. The Proposer shall meet all the requirements of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, standards, permitting requirements, orders, ordinances, and any all future amendments thereto. The ditches and backslopes to the edge of right of way must be cut a minimum of three (3) times per year in the growing season. All hand trimming that may be required around sign posts and culvert outlets or headwalls will be performed at the same interval as the area they are located (EOP to ditch, or ditch to row). Innovative approaches to controlling the height of the roadside vegetation are encouraged. Full consideration will be given to all non-Chemical approaches and methods. It is expected that the date of commencement for the contract will be June 1, 2025, unless otherwise determined by the County. The County shall evaluate all statements in accordance with the judgment and discretion of the Pierce County Board of Commissioners. The County affirmatively ensures that minority and disadvantaged business enterprises will be accorder full opportunity to submit Proposals to the County, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for the award of a contract.
