46-DNCR-25-2093 IFB REPOST Landscaping Service for NC Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 46-DNCR-25-2093 for comprehensive landscaping services at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences located in Whiteville. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to provide approximately twenty-eight landscaping service visits annually, covering extensive maintenance including mowing, weed control, debris removal, edging, pruning, and specialized maintenance for the museum's grounds and Nature PlaySpace. Critical procurement dates include a bid issue date of April 25, 2025, a mandatory site visit scheduled for May 1, 2025, and a bid opening on May 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET. Vendors must possess appropriate pesticide licensing and demonstrate worker eligibility, with specific requirements for maintaining landscaped areas, pathways, and educational spaces. The contract term is one year with potential renewals for up to two additional one-year periods, and vendors will be required to complete a detailed maintenance checklist after each service visit, which must be submitted with corresponding invoices.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Vendors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet precise maintenance standards, with pricing structured around unit prices for different service types including standard landscaping maintenance, shrubbery pruning, mulch replenishment, and specialized area maintenance. The museum will provide certain materials like "Burnout II Weed & Grass Killer" for use in sensitive areas, and there are specific protocols for chemical application, particularly in the Nature PlaySpace. While a specific budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation, the comprehensive nature of the required services suggests a substantial annual contract value. Interested vendors must carefully review the detailed specifications, which emphasize careful maintenance protocols and specific performance expectations for the museum's landscaped environments.