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PURPOSE: THE IOWA DOT IS SENDING A RE-BID SOLICITATION FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS FOR LAWNCARE SERVICES. SEE LINE ITEMS TAB FOR LOCATIONS.

IDOT is soliciting bid responses from qualified, responsive bidders to provide Lawn Care Management Services at various Rest Area & Parking locations as identified within the line items in this solicitation. Levels of services are described in four basic areas of responsibility: Lawn Care; Lagoon /LP Tank Enclosures/Fenced Storage Areas; Trails and outlying areas; and Special landscaped areas at new buildings. Total acres to be maintained are listed on the Line Item description. Acreage totals are approximate. The Sites included in this bid are referenced in the Facilities Map attachment, note that this re-bid is only for the 6 locations indicated on the Line Item Tab.

OVERVIEW: Lawn, ground, herbicide and fertilizer services will be provided by the successful bidder at Iowa's Interstate Rest Areas and designated Weigh Scales and Parking Only Groups as indicated in the Line item description. Work performed shall be of professional quality to showcase Iowa's Rest Areas and Weigh Scale properties. Detailed specifications are included as attachments.

COMPLIANCE:

Separate contracts will be awarded for each Location/Site. See Specifications on the Attachment Tab for how many sites per Contractor are allowed.

Note that the specifications have been updated significantly so Contractors are required to review the specification document in it's entirety before placing their bid.

The contractor responsible for the herbicide applicator must be licensed with Iowa DOT of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (“IDALS”) as a commercial pesticide applicator company as per the attached specifications. Contractors must submit their Licenses, (and licenses for their sub-contractors) for IDALS. Contractor must ensure that their IDALS license (and their Sub-Contractors licenses) are NOT expired. (see Response Attachments Tab).

Insurance Certificate: Contractors must attach their Certificate of Insurance on the Response Attachment Tab and ensure that it is not expired. Contractor should name the Iowa DOT as an additional insurer. Please use the Iowa DOT address of 800 Lincoln Way Ames IA 50010 on the insurance accord. Contractor should review the insurance requirements on the Terms & Conditions document on the Attachment Tab to ensure their Certificate of Insurance meets the IDOT requirements listed on the Terms & Conditions.

On-site visits are highly recommended, but not required. On-site visits may be completed at contractor discretion during reasonable day time/early evening hours. Site visits shall not be conducted during the night time hours. Please submit questions through the ION Wave system.

AWARD:

It is the intent of the Iowa DOT to award the contract to the responsible contractor whose submitted quote is the most advantageous to the Iowa DOT, cost and other factors considered. Other factors include, but are not limited to: meeting or exceeding mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, and meeting required time schedule. 3