Long-Arm Mowing - Alexander, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell and Lincoln Counties

The North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division 12, is requesting sealed bids for long-arm mowing and vegetation removal along approximately 1,813 miles of primary and secondary roads across Alexander, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, and Lincoln Counties under Contract D12-12240256, with bids due September 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the NCDOT Division 12 office in Shelby, North Carolina. No MBE/WBE goal is specified for this procurement.

Prospective bidders must be prequalified as either a "Bidder" or "PO Prime Contractor" classification at least two business days prior to bid opening. The scope includes mowing, clearing undergrowth, removing selected trees, and eliminating undesirable vegetation from the right-of-way across the six-county area. All work must be performed during daylight hours, and the contractor must submit weekly written reports to the Engineer. Work is measured and paid in shoulder miles under two categories: Long-Arm Mowing – Primary Routes and Long-Arm Mowing – Secondary Routes; one map mile of two-lane or multi-lane highway equals two shoulder miles, with ramps and irregular areas considered incidental.

The contract is available October 15, 2026 and must be completed by October 14, 2027. A bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid price is required, along with contract performance and payment bonds within fourteen days of award. Liquidated damages are $500 per calendar day for failure to meet the overall completion deadline and $500 per hour for intermediate contract time violations related to traffic control during restricted hours and holidays. The base diesel fuel price for adjustment calculations is $4.3487 per gallon. All work must comply with the 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures. Bid questions must be submitted by email to Gregory Brittain at gbrittain@ncdot.gov no later than seven calendar days before bid opening.