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

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 46-DNCR-25-2093 for comprehensive landscaping services at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences in Whiteville. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide 28 scheduled landscape service visits during the contract period, covering extensive maintenance tasks including mowing, weed eating, debris removal, edging, vine and creeper management, and pest control. Specific requirements include managing sensitive areas like the Nature PlaySpace, with strict guidelines on chemical application and maintenance protocols. The solicitation mandates that the selected vendor hold a current North Carolina Pesticide License and provide all necessary equipment, labor, and supplies. Key dates for this procurement include a site visit scheduled for July 1, 2025, and bid submissions due on July 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET. The contract will have an initial one-year term with options to renew for up to two additional one-year periods. Quarterly maintenance activities will include shrubbery pruning, playground mulch replenishment, and pine straw application in specified areas.

The IFB does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement covers landscaping services for the museum property, with a pricing structure that includes unit prices for different landscaping tasks and specified quantities for each service type. While no incumbent vendor is identified, the contract includes provisions for monthly invoicing and performance monitoring through a detailed vendor checklist. The solicitation requires extensive communication and coordination with the museum's contract manager. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the required services suggests a substantial contract value that would support 28 service visits and quarterly specialized maintenance activities. Vendors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the detailed technical specifications, demonstrate proper licensing, and provide comprehensive landscaping services that maintain the museum's grounds to high aesthetic and functional standards.