NC National Guard Rocky Mount Lawn Services

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive lawn care services for the North Carolina National Guard location at 300 Fountain School Road in Rocky Mount, NC. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) 19-IFB-1491185952-PTW solicits a vendor to perform year-round grounds maintenance, including fourteen total lawn maintenance service visits from July 2025 through June 2026. The scope of services encompasses detailed lawn management requirements such as mowing grass to a presentable height every 21 days, maintaining a 10-foot clear zone around facility fences, removing debris, and controlling weeds. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with final bids due on April 24, 2025, by 2:00 PM ET. The contract will have an initial one-year term beginning July 1, 2025, with options to renew for up to two additional one-year terms. Vendors must provide all necessary equipment, labor, and materials to ensure a professional and secure appearance of the grounds, with specific attention to maintaining clear vegetation zones around facility perimeters.

The solicitation encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), including minority, women, and disabled-owned businesses, with a goal of 10% utilization of diverse firms as subcontractors. Vendors will be required to complete a detailed pricing form with per-service rates, demonstrating their proposed cost structure for the lawn maintenance services. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a local government facility requiring professional grounds maintenance. The contract emphasizes security considerations and requires vendors to coordinate services through the CFMO (Corrections Facilities Management Office) to ensure compliance with National Guard facility standards. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to meet the comprehensive maintenance requirements, including professional equipment, trained personnel, and the ability to consistently maintain the grounds to a high standard of appearance and functionality.