54-SH-08-PR18866 District 1 Division 8 Litter Debris Removal and Recycling Proposal 25

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for litter and debris removal and recycling services in Division 8, District 1, specifically covering Randolph, Montgomery, and Chatham Counties. The procurement involves comprehensive roadway cleaning services for interstate, primary, and secondary roads and their interchanges, with detailed specifications for routine monthly cleanups on interstate routes and bi-monthly cleanups on primary and secondary routes. Contractors must provide all necessary equipment, labor, and materials, including traffic control measures, to perform litter removal across six specific line items: interstate highways (828 miles), primary divided highways (620 miles), primary undivided highways (2,081 miles), secondary undivided highways (960 miles), outside shoulder cleanup (40 miles), and median cleanup (20 miles). The proposal is due on March 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a proposed contract period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. Evaluation will likely focus on per-mile pricing, operational capabilities, and compliance with specified cleaning requirements.

This contract is designated as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) set-aside, requiring vendors to be certified through NCDOT's Office of Civil Rights SBE Program. The procurement includes two optional one-year renewals with a potential 2% price increase per renewal, and the total maximum contract value is $5 million, encompassing the initial term and potential extensions. No performance bonds are required for this procurement, which may lower the barrier to entry for smaller businesses. The specified geographic coverage includes multiple counties, offering a significant opportunity for local and regional contractors specializing in roadway maintenance and environmental services. Interested vendors must carefully review the detailed specifications, understand the scope of work across different road types, and demonstrate capability to maintain consistent, high-quality litter removal and recycling services throughout the designated areas.