06563 RFB SRT Mulch installation from Ohio Dr. to US Hwy 75

The North Texas Tollway Authority is requesting bids for mulch installation services along the Sam Rayburn Tollway between Ohio Drive and U.S. Highway 75 under RFB 06563, with bids due October 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CT. A Good Faith Effort small business subcontractor participation goal applies; all bidders must submit a Subcontractor Plan Form.

The scope is installation of brown double ground hardwood mulch via blower truck across approximately 7 acres of landscape beds. Pricing must be fixed and all-inclusive of blower truck installation, traffic control per TxDOT standards, raking, cleanup, and damage repair to NTTA assets. The contractor must schedule work with the NTTA Representative at least fourteen calendar days in advance and coordinate lane closures at least ten business days prior to commencement. Annual mulch installation is scheduled between April 1 and May 31.

The contract term is one year. NTTA anticipates awarding to the lowest responsible bidder and reserves the right to award to multiple bidders. Before commencing work, the contractor must provide proof of Workers' Compensation insurance, Commercial General Liability at $500,000 per occurrence, and Business Auto Liability at $500,000 combined single limit. No compensation adjustments are permitted during the contract term except through written approval at the anniversary date.

The pre-bid conference is September 24, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. CT via Microsoft Teams. Questions are due September 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CT through the NTTA Marketplace portal. Bid opening is scheduled for October 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CT. All bids must be uploaded to the NTTA Marketplace with Business Information Form, Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ), and Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Statement.