19-IFB-2247657567-RMT Raeford Regional Lawn Care Addendum 5.pdf

This is a Bid Addendum No. 5 issued by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS) Purchasing and Logistics division for lawn care services for the North Carolina National Guard's Raeford Region. The solicitation (IFB 19-IFB-2247657567-RMT) covers year-round grounds maintenance services including mowing, edging, trimming, debris and leaf removal, weed and grass control, and related services across five National Guard readiness centers located in Raeford, Fayetteville, Parkton, Red Springs, and Saint Pauls. Services are priced on a per-occurrence basis: 25 standard mowing and beautification visits, 1 mulch application, 3 leaf removal and beautification occurrences, 2 fertilization and seeding occurrences, and bush-hog services as needed. The bid opening date is August 27, 2026, and the initial contract term is one year from final execution with State options to renew for up to two additional one-year terms upon thirty days' written notice prior to each term's expiration.

This addendum addresses vendor questions regarding mulch application locations and customer reference requirements. Mulch services are required at Fayetteville RC, Red Springs RC, and St. Pauls Readiness Center. Regarding the three required customer references on Attachment E, the State will accept references based on the prior relevant experience of the company's owner, key personnel, or an experienced subcontractor, provided that all references are from different companies and not from the soliciting State entity. Award will be made to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all specifications.