Lawn Care Services - National Guard Morganton Readiness Center

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is requesting bids on lawn care and grounds maintenance services at the North Carolina National Guard Morganton Readiness Center (Cabarrus County) under IFB #19-IFB-2327527636-RMT, with bids due August 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET and a mandatory site visit on August 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

The scope encompasses year-round mowing, edging, trimming, debris and leaf removal, weed and grass control, mulching, fertilization, seeding, tree and brush pruning, and maintenance of stormwater control measures and retention ponds on National Guard-owned grounds and adjoining highway right-of-ways at 5515 Western Ave., Morganton, NC 28655. The contract anticipates 29 total lawn care visits between August 1, 2026, and July 30, 2027, with mowing scheduled every 10 days March–September and every 15 days October–November. All work must occur during specified duty hours (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on weekdays, excluding federal and state holidays) and be completed to present a professional landscape appearance. The vendor must provide all labor, equipment, supplies, materials, transportation, and supervision; obtain all necessary permits and licenses, including pesticide and right-of-way licenses; and coordinate directly with the facility Point of Contact.

The initial contract term is one year, with the State holding an option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms at its sole discretion. Pricing is itemized on Attachment A by occurrence type: standard mowing visits (25 occurrences), mulch application (1 occurrence), leaf removal and beautification (3 occurrences), fertilization and seeding, and bush-hogging services (as needed). Invoicing is processed upon work completion and verification via the Post Lawn Care Checklist.

Vendors must demonstrate financial stability through certification, provide at least three customer references for similar services, complete background checks, and register with the North Carolina Secretary of State prior to award. Written questions are due August 11, 2026 by 5:00 PM, with responses provided by August 18. Award will go to the responsive bid offering the lowest price that meets all specifications.