54-SH-08-PR18934 District 2 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 2, covering Moore, Lee, Hoke, Scotland, and Richmond Counties. The contract encompasses routine litter and debris removal on interstate, primary, and secondary roads within the State Maintained Highway System Right of Way. Contractors must provide all necessary equipment, labor, and materials to perform scheduled bi-monthly cleanups and on-call services across six line items, including work on interstate highways (161 miles), primary divided highways (843 miles), primary undivided highways (2,256 miles), secondary undivided highways (960 miles), outside shoulder work (40 state miles), and median work (20 miles). The proposal is due on March 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with the contract period running from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. The initial contract includes the potential for two optional one-year extensions, with a maximum total contract term of three years.

This procurement is specifically designated as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) set-aside contract, requiring bidders to be SBE-certified through NCDOT's Office of Civil Rights and have an annual gross income limit of $1.5 million, excluding materials. Per G.S. 136-28.10, NC General Contractor's license and performance bonds are waived for this opportunity. Unit prices will increase by 2% for each one-year extension if exercised, with the total contract value, including renewals, not to exceed $5 million. The contract aims to maintain clean and safe roadways through systematic litter removal and recycling services, with a focus on supporting small, local businesses in the transportation maintenance sector. Interested contractors must carefully review the full RFP documentation and ensure compliance with all specified requirements and qualifications to be considered for the contract award.