Chatham Youth Development Center Lawn Maintenance Services

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is requesting bids for year-round lawn and grounds maintenance services at Chatham Youth Development Center, a juvenile justice facility in Siler City, with bids due August 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET and a mandatory site visit on July 16, 2026. A 10% HUB participation goal applies.

The scope covers mowing, edging, trimming, debris and leaf removal, and weed and grass control on 2.5 of the facility's 9.9 total acres, maintaining a professional landscaped appearance. The vendor must provide all equipment, supplies, materials, transportation, and labor. Pricing is required on a pricing form specifying 24 standard visits (mowing and debris blowing) annually, one mulch replenishment, and one weed control and fire ant control service annually. Routine lawn service is scheduled every two weeks from March through December; mulch replenishment in January; and pre-emergent herbicide and insecticide applications in February. Separate pricing is required for years two and three.

The initial contract term is one year from the effective date, with the vendor required to begin work within five business days of contract execution. The state reserves the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms, with renewal notice required at least 30 days before the end of each term.

Vendors must be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State and maintain eVP vendor status. Required qualifications include financial stability certification, at least three customer references for similar services, and completion of background checks. Questions are due July 23, 2026; state responses will be provided by July 31. Bids must be submitted through the Ariba Sourcing Tool; late submissions will not be accepted. The state will award based on the lowest responsive bid meeting all specifications. Attendance at the mandatory site visit at 1204 Greensboro Avenue, Siler City, is required for bid consideration.