SH-11-PR27652

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is seeking a contractor for state route shoulder and median mowing services in Alleghany County (Division 11) through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The contract covers comprehensive vegetation management along the State Highway System, including routine and cleanup mowing cycles across approximately 332 shoulder miles of primary undivided routes, 166 SHM for primary undivided cleanup, 1,812 SHM for secondary paved routine mowing, and 390 SHM for secondary unpaved routine mowing. Mandatory pre-qualification as a "Bidder" or "Purchase Order Contract (POC) Prime Contractor" for NCDOT Work Code 016607 (Mowing) is required, with approval needed at least two business days before bid submission. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on December 8, 2025, with a public opening to follow, and the contract will be effective from March 14, 2026, through December 31, 2026. Contractors must meet specific equipment requirements, including a minimum of four 60"-90" mowers and one 60"-72" zero-turn mower, and adhere to vegetation cutting specifications of 4-5 inches for routine cycles and 8-10 inches for subsequent cycles.

No Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Women Business Enterprise (WBE) goals are attached to this contract, and bidders can satisfy performance guarantees through either 100% Performance and Payment Bonds or a 6% retainage fee. The contract includes provisions for monthly payments based on actual completed and accepted quantities, with fuel price adjustments calculated using a diesel base price of $2.4928 per gallon. Work is restricted to daylight hours and prohibited during specified holidays, holiday weekends, and periods of heavy traffic. The contractor must maintain a NCDOT Certified Work Zone Supervisor and provide all necessary equipment, materials, labor, and supervision. Liquidated damages will be applied for failures such as missing intermediate completion times, working outside authorized hours, using prohibited equipment, or not maintaining required staffing levels. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope of work spanning multiple mowing cycles and extensive highway segments suggests a significant operational commitment for the selected contractor.