Mowing

The City of Raleigh Transportation-Maintenance Department has issued Request for Proposals (RFP #274-TM-2-25) for comprehensive mowing and landscaping services across six locations totaling 34.11 acres within Wake County and Teachey Town, North Carolina. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide all labor, materials, and equipment for maintenance of turf, plants, trees, beds, concrete medians, curb and gutter on street right-of-ways and city easements. Required services include mowing, trimming, debris removal, edging sidewalks, and removing clippings from curbs and gutters, with work to be performed every 14 days between April and November, comprising 16 annual cycles. Proposers must have a North Carolina Licensed Landscape Contractor supervising all work and must obtain necessary right-of-way and tree impact permits before commencing services. The evaluation criteria includes corporate background and experience (20 points), firm financial stability (10 points), equipment (15 points), team firm experience (30 points), and proposed cost (25 points). Proposals are due by March 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with the contract term set for one year and potential for two additional one-year extensions.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly defined, the RFP encourages Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation without establishing mandatory goals. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1 million in commercial general liability and auto liability policies. Monthly reporting is required within three business days of work completion, and the City reserves the right to inspect work prior to authorizing payment. Though no specific budget range is disclosed, the extensive scope covering 34.11 acres and requiring 16 annual maintenance cycles suggests a substantial potential contract value. The procurement appears open to qualified landscaping and grounds maintenance firms with demonstrated experience, financial stability, and appropriate equipment. Interested vendors should carefully review the full RFP documentation, particularly noting the technical specifications, insurance requirements, and evaluation criteria to ensure a competitive proposal.