Professional Lawn and Grounds Maintenance of Rest Areas - Haywood County Div 14.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is soliciting bids for professional lawn and grounds maintenance services for the I-40 rest areas in Haywood County, Division 14. The contract requires the provision of labor, supervision, equipment, and supplies to maintain the rest area grounds, including mowing, trimming, edging, fertilization, weed control, insect and disease control, mulching, and leaf/debris removal. The contract term is for one year with four optional one-year extensions. There is a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for June 12, 2024 at 1:00 PM, and bids are due on June 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Bidders must have a valid North Carolina Ground Applicator Pesticide License and attend the mandatory pre-bid conference to be eligible to bid. Pricing will be adjusted by 1% annually for each contract extension.

This contract opportunity is set aside for Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certified contractors only. A 5% performance guarantee is required, but payment and performance bonds are waived. The NCDOT will be responsible for providing water, major repairs, and large tree removal, while the contractor is responsible for routine maintenance, damage repairs, and replacement of small plants. The contract budget or award value is not specified in the bid documents.