Lawn Care - National Guard Goldsboro Region

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety, National Guard is requesting bids for year-round lawn care services for five National Guard facilities in the Goldsboro Region (Benson, Dunn, Fremont, Goldsboro, and Smithfield Readiness Centers) under IFB, with bids due June 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET and mandatory pre-bid site visits on June 15–16, 2026 with late arrivals prohibited from participation.

The scope covers mowing, edging, trimming, debris and leaf removal, weed and grass control, and related grounds maintenance at five facilities over 29 scheduled visits annually (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027). Mowing frequency is seasonal: every 10 days March–September, every 15 days October–November. Work is contingent on facility point-of-contact approval; the contractor cannot invoice for periods when the POC determines services unnecessary. The contractor supplies all equipment, materials, labor, and transportation and must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

The contract term is one year with state options to renew for up to two additional one-year terms upon 30 days' written notice prior to expiration. Vendors must submit itemized pricing by location and service type (standard visits, pruning/trimming, mulch, leaf removal, seeding/fertilizing, and bush-hogging) through the Ariba Sourcing Tool using Attachment A. Pricing must be total cost inclusive of all labor, equipment, supplies, and transportation. Invoices are payable only after work inspection and acceptance.

Evaluation is lowest price meeting specifications, with consideration given to past performance, references, and financial stability. Vendors must be registered with the NC Secretary of State and the electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) prior to award. Additional required submissions include financial stability certification, minimum three customer references, HUB supplemental vendor information, background check disclosures, and certification of compliance with federal contracting and lobbying requirements. Written questions are due June 17, 2026, with state responses by June 18, 2026.