Tree Trimming (Division 5 - Vance County)

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a tree trimming project in Vance County, North Carolina. The contract is for tree trimming along I-85 from the Granville County line to the Warren County line in Division 5. The contractor will be responsible for providing all equipment, labor, and materials necessary to complete the project. Bids are due on June 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM. The contract term is from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, with the option to extend for two additional one-year periods. The contractor will be paid based on the actual length of shoulder miles trimmed, and payment will be made for the Telescopic Boom Trimming pay item. The RFP also includes provisions for traffic control, selective vegetation removal, and equipment requirements.

This is a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) contract, restricted to businesses grossing less than $1,500,000 annually, excluding materials. No bonding or licensing requirements apply. The RFP does not indicate any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget for this project is not explicitly stated, but it is likely to be a competitive contract with a range of possible award values.