Pond And Fountain Maintenance Services City Lake Park
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 320-030926FD
- State
- North Carolina
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
Opportunity details come from evp.nc.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The City of Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation Department is requesting proposals for pond and fountain maintenance services at City Lake Park, with proposals due October 20, 2026, and a virtual pre-bid meeting on October 6, 2026. A North Carolina Registered Landscape Contractors license and a North Carolina Commercial Pesticide Applicators license are mandatory qualifications.
A local preference policy allows eligible local bidders whose price is within five percent or $25,000, whichever is less, of the lowest non-local bidder's price to match that price.
The scope encompasses groundskeeping and maintenance of approximately 10.24 acres of pond with 3,572 feet of pond edge, including biologist inspections on a biweekly basis March through November and monthly December through February; aquatic weed control; shoreline vegetation management; algae control; pond dye application; fountain maintenance; trash removal; and monthly service reporting. The contractor must supply all equipment, materials, labor, and personal protective equipment and is responsible for managing all subcontractors approved by the City. Work must commence within 30 business days of contract award.
The initial contract term is three years with options for two additional one-year renewal terms if both parties agree, for a potential total of five years. The City reserves the right to extend the contract for up to 180 days in 90-day or less increments. Evaluation is based on lowest responsible, responsive bid considering quality, performance, and time for contract performance under North Carolina General Statute 143-131. Written questions are due October 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The contractor must designate a project manager as the primary point of contact and submit monthly invoices within 15 calendar days of month-end work completion with payment on NET 30 days.
Opportunity text
The Contractor awarded this contract shall practice acceptable safety requirements at all times when performing the landscaping requirements. Contractor shall be responsible for supplying all personal protective equipment needed to prevent accidents or injuries. All equipment used in performing the contract shall have all safety equipment working at all times. I. CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES a) Contractor will have access to utility requirements as needed. b) Remove all debris and waste materials resulting from the work and leave work areas clean and orderly. c) No discharge will be permitted in the city storm water system. II. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS a) Contractor will be responsible for all requirements related to providing a safe environment for themselves, staff, and the general public while performing the scope of services for the City. b) Develop and maintain storage, housekeeping, and debris removal practices that reduce the safety risks to the lowest level necessary for daily operations. c) Utilize safety equipment (cones, barriers, PPE, etc.) to manage safety in work areas. 5.2 TASKS/DELIVERABLES III. GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND WEED CONTROL The Contractor shall provide the City with complete groundskeeping and maintenance services. These services shall include, but not be limited to the following: Monitoring A Biologist will visit the site and inspect the pond on two (2) times per month basis during the months of March through November, and on a one (1) time per month basis during the months of December through February. Observations and data collected during the inspections will be used to inform and guide all activities required to fulfill the requirements of this contract as specified in the description of services below.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFP 320030926FD POND AND FOUNTAIN MAINTENANCE SERVICES (2).pdf |
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