Fort Liberty Lawn Care Services--Project

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is seeking competitive sealed bids for lawn care services at the Fort Liberty 139RTI (NCMA) facility located at 4595 Butner Rd, Building A, Fort Liberty, NC 28310. The Invitation for Bids (IFB) covers comprehensive lawn maintenance for approximately 24 acres of lawn area within a 30.19-acre total site, with an estimated 34 cuts per year scheduled between March and November. Required services include year-round mowing, edging, trimming, debris and leaf removal, and weed and grass control. Vendors must possess specific licenses, including Pesticide, Right-of-Way, and Turf licenses, and are prohibited from subcontracting. The bid has a mandatory site visit scheduled for December 10, 2024, at 10:30 AM, with strict attendance requirements - late arrivals will not be permitted to participate. The final bid submission deadline is December 17, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET, with the initial contract term being one year and two optional one-year renewal terms available.

The procurement appears to be open to vendors registered in the State's E-Procurement system, with requirements for providing certifications regarding financial stability, lobbying activities, and HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) participation. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the bid documents suggest an interest in diverse vendor participation. The contract includes provisions for federally-funded projects, though specific funding amounts are not disclosed. Vendors must submit detailed pricing using a provided form that includes costs for cuts, mulch and fertilization, leaf removal, initial clean-up, and seasonal trimming. Pricing and compliance with all specified requirements will likely be key evaluation criteria. Vendors must adhere to Department of Public Works regulations for pesticide and herbicide usage, and will need to coordinate directly with site personnel for specific work scheduling and implementation of services.