NCNG Morganton Readiness Center Lawn Care REPOST

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the North Carolina Army National Guard, is requesting bids for year-round lawn care and grounds maintenance services at the Morganton Readiness Center, with bids due September 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. All vendors must be North Carolina registered in good standing and comply with E-Verify and background-check requirements.

The scope encompasses mowing, edging, trimming, debris and leaf removal, weed and grass control, and related grounds maintenance on National Guard-owned property and adjoining highway right-of-ways. The contract includes 29 scheduled service visits from August 1, 2026 through July 30, 2027, with mowing frequency varying seasonally (every 10 days March–September, every 15 days October–November, monthly visits December–February for leaf removal). Pricing must be submitted on the provided Attachment A form broken down by service type: standard visits, mulch application, leaf removal, fertilization and seeding, and bush-hog services as needed. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, supplies, materials, transportation, and necessary permits and licenses. Pesticide and herbicide application requires appropriate certifications and documentation.

The initial contract term is one year from final execution, with state options to renew for up to two additional one-year terms upon 30-day written notice. Award will be made to the responsive bid offering the lowest price meeting all specifications, contingent upon verification of past performance, references, and financial stability. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 8–9, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM ET at 5515 Western Ave., Morganton, NC 28655. Written questions are due September 11, 2026 by 5:00 PM ET, with state responses provided by September 14. Invoices will be processed only upon completion and acceptance of work verified using the Post Lawn Care Checklist.