SH-09-PR30352

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Division 9 is seeking a contractor for state route shoulder and median mowing services, including litter and debris removal in Davidson County. This Request for Proposal (RFP) requires a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive mowing services across multiple highway route systems, including Interstate, Primary Divided and Undivided routes, and Secondary Paved and Unpaved routes. Contractors must supply all necessary equipment, tools, materials, transportation, and labor to complete the work. Mandatory pre-qualification is required, with contractors needing NCDOT certification for Work Code 016607 (Mowing) and Work Code 001105 (Work Zone Traffic Control Devices). The contract will be effective from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, with multiple intermediate completion times for cleanup cycles. Key bid deadlines include December 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM for bid questions and January 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM for sealed bid submissions. Bidders must submit unit prices for each contract line item, with total bid amounts calculated by multiplying unit prices by specified quantities.

The contract does not include a specific Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goal. Contractors will be required to install GPS equipment and monitoring subscriptions on all mowing equipment, with the first-year outfitting fees and subsequent annual subscription fees to be covered by the contractor. Performance will be guaranteed through either 100% Performance and Payment Bonds or a 6% retainage fee. The contract includes significant liquidated damages provisions ranging from $100 to $2,500 per occurrence for various non-compliance issues, such as equipment failures, missed completion dates, work outside prescribed hours, and staffing deficiencies. Contractors must also comply with specific mowing moratoriums established under SL 2025-47 (SB 391), work zone traffic control requirements, and environmental protection standards. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the contract suggests a substantial investment in maintenance and infrastructure management for Davidson County's state routes.