PUBLIC NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID

The Lawrence Co. Board of Education will receive bids in the Office of the Superintendent at the Board of Education Building, 50 Bulldog Lane, Louisa, KY 41230 for district and school grass mowing and trimming.  Each vendor should have the capacity to complete one cycle of mowing and trimming (which includes 6 school campuses, the Board office site, LCHS Soccer field, and lot adjacent to LCHS) within one week, including weather delays.  Vendor must provide evidence of workers’ compensation insurance ($1 million minimum coverage), liability insurance ($2 million minimum coverage), and three references from customers.  Additional bid specifications are available at the Superintendent’s office, 50 Bulldog Lane, Louisa, KY.  The bids shall be sealed and properly marked.  Bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m.  Friday, March 29, 2019.  All bids properly submitted will be opened at this time at the Lawrence County Board of Education. The award of the contract will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated bid price. In determining the lowest evaluated bid price, the Lawrence County Board of Education will consider the price, number of days required to provide services at, level of insurance coverage, number of mowers with 54” mowing decks, number of similar contracts, and company safety policy. Further information and the specs to bid may be obtained from the Office of the Superintendent or by calling 606-638-9671.  The Lawrence County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to accept any bid that may be deemed to be in the Board’s favor on the basis of the lowest evaluated bid price.  In accordance with KRS 45A.490 – KRS 45A.494, reciprocal preference to resident bidders is to be followed to the extent that it does not conflict with federal law.