On Call Annual Seeding and Mulching - Division 1

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is seeking proposals for an on-call annual seeding and mulching contract for Division 1, which covers Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hertford, Hyde, Martin, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell, and Washington Counties. The contract entails miscellaneous erosion control work, including seeding, mulching, matting, repair seeding, fertilization, and traffic control on primary and secondary roads as directed by the Engineer. The contract has a date of availability of July 1, 2024, and a completion date of June 30, 2025, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The RFP specifies the required materials, labor, and equipment, as well as the seeding and mulching specifications, including seed types, fertilizer, and application rates. There is no minimum contract amount guaranteed, and work orders will be assigned to the lowest cost bidder for each work order, with payment based on the actual quantities of work completed and accepted.

This is a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) contract, and only SBE contractors certified by NCDOT will be eligible to bid. The contract does not require performance or payment bonds, and liquidated damages may be applied for failure to complete work within specified timeframes. The proposals are due on April 8, 2024, and no information on incumbent vendors or budget ranges is provided.