SH-08-PR12262

This state and local contract opportunity posted by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is for routine and cleanup mowing services along state highway routes within Chatham County. The successful contractor will be responsible for furnishing all equipment, tools, materials, transportation, and labor necessary to complete the work. The contract has an effective date of March 15, 2025 and a completion date of December 31, 2025, with potential extensions up to a total of five years. Contractors must be pre-qualified for the specified work codes, submit any questions by November 4, 2024, and submit bids by November 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM. The RFP outlines pricing terms, including fuel price adjustments and retainage options. Contractors are required to provide performance guarantees in the form of bonds or retainage, and must comply with traffic control and safety requirements, with potential liquidated damages for non-compliance.

There is a zero percent combined Minority and Women's Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) goal for this project, but contractors are encouraged to utilize MBE/WBE subcontractors. The RFP does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are specified. The budget range for this contract opportunity is not provided, but the value will be determined by the bids received and the selected contractor's proposed pricing.