06567 RFB DNT Mulch installation between Arapaho Rd to SRT

The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) is requesting bids for mulch installation services along the Dallas North Tollway between Arapaho Road and Sam Rayburn Tollway in Collin County, Texas, with bids due October 2, 2026, and a pre-bid conference on September 24 at 1:00 p.m. CT via Microsoft Teams. A Good Faith Effort small business goal applies to subcontractor participation, with all participating small businesses required to be certified by an NTTA-recognized certification agency.

The scope covers installation of brown double ground hardwood mulch across 9 acres of landscape beds using a blower truck, settled to a 2-inch depth. The contractor is responsible for raking, clearing mulch from mow strips and flumes, cleaning the work area, and ensuring no mulch remains on roadways, shoulders, or turf. Work must be coordinated with the NTTA Representative, with 14 calendar days' notice required before commencing. The contractor shall provide daily installation reports and weekly work schedules.

The contract term is one year, with installation work scheduled for April 1 through May 31. Bid pricing must include all costs for mulch, blower truck operation, traffic control per TxDOT standards, repair of damage to NTTA assets, insurance, bonding, and labor, with no adjustments permitted over the contract term. The contractor must obtain and maintain comprehensive insurance including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($500,000), and Business Auto Liability ($500,000), with certificates filed with NTTA.

NTTA intends to award to the lowest responsible bidder. Questions are due September 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CT. Bids open October 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CT. All submissions must be uploaded to NTTA Marketplace and include the Business Information Form, Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, and Small Business Program documentation.