Professional Lawn and Grounds Maintenance of Rest Areas - Buncombe Div 13

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is seeking bids for a one-year contract with up to four one-year extension options for professional lawn and grounds maintenance services at a rest area located on I-26, East and Westbound Lanes, Mile Marker 41, South of Asheville in Buncombe County. The successful contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, supervision, equipment, and supplies necessary to maintain the rest area grounds, including mowing, edging, trimming, and applying landscape materials as needed. Minimum staffing requirements, licensing and certification needs, performance guarantees, and strict adherence to safety protocols are specified in the RFP. Bids are due by August 5, 2024, at 2:00 PM, and the successful bidder will be notified within 30 days after the bid opening. The contract may be extended at the sole discretion of NCDOT with a 1% annual increase to the base maintenance price.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent contractor is not identified. The RFP does not provide any information about the award value or budget range for this contract opportunity.