R6832 I26 Interchange Exit 20 rebid March 2026

The City of Johnson City is procuring a one‑year municipal contract (renewable for up to two additional years) to provide seasonal mowing and litter‑collection services on the Interstate 26 interchange at Exit 20. The work is performed on a 7‑day cycle, with mowing from April through October and litter collection from November through March. The contractor must use rotary or flail‑type mowers, adhere to strict safety signage, and may not apply chemicals or bale vegetation. Payment is on a per‑cycle unit‑price basis, with fuel‑price adjustments and penalties for missed locations. The award went to Lawn‑Jon Lawncare / Landscape after an open competition. • Scope: Mow right‑of‑way, collect litter, hand‑trim steep areas; no herbicide use, no baling. • Schedule: 7‑day cycles; mowing Apr 1‑Oct 31, litter collection Nov 1‑Mar 31. • Requirements: Specific equipment, safety signage, high‑visibility apparel, reporting each cycle, insurance, bonding, and a valid herbicide license (though chemicals are prohibited for this contract).