When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 26, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 19, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $300,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Virginia Department of Transportation. The work is located in Virginia, United States.

Specialty Mowing with Mechanical Edging (Due October 26, 2026)

Overview

Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

Virginia, United States; Virginia, United States; Virginia, United StatesPosted: October 2, 2026Deadline: October 26, 2026

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SUMMARY

The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking bids from qualified firms to provide specialty zero-turn mowing, motorized mechanical edging, string trimming, and litter removal services for designated routes in the Chesterfield Residency.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be certified as a small/micro business by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (DSBSD) or submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan
Must have sufficient equipment and personnel to perform mowing, mechanical edging, string trimming, and litter removal
Must possess and use commercial grade zero-turn radius equipment fitted with mulch plate attachments or rear-discharge machines
Must have a safety program meeting Federal and Virginia Occupational Safety and Health regulations
Foreman must be equipped with a cellular telephone and be within 10 minutes of the mowing operation
Must provide at least one employee verified by VDOT in Basic Work Zone Traffic Control and one employee verified in Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control
Must carry valid government-issued picture identification while working on VDOT right-of-way
Must provide proof of insurance coverage as specified in the solicitation
Must complete VDOT environmental training videos within 30 days of contract award

BUDGET

Estimate

$150,000 – $300,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Optional Pre-Bid Conference: October 14th, 2026

Questions Due: October 19th, 2026

Solicitation Closing: October 26th, 2026

Virtual Public Bid Opening: October 26th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 19, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Virginia Department of Transportation

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DESCRIPTION

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is soliciting bids for specialty zero-turn mowing, motorized mechanical edging, string trimming, and litter removal services on Primary and Secondary routes within the Chesterfield Residency, covering the counties of Amelia, Chesterfield, and Powhatan. The contract term is one year, with the opportunity for four optional, consecutive one-year renewals. The scope includes eight mowing and litter removal cycles per year and one mechanical edging cycle per year.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 26, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 19, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $300,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Virginia Department of Transportation. The work is located in Virginia, United States.

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