Description
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive shoulder and median mowing services for State Route right‑of‑ways in Alleghany County (Division 11). The contract is a multi‑year maintenance agreement with an initial term from 15 Mar 2027 to 31 Dec 2027, renewable up to four additional terms at NCDOT’s discretion. Work includes routine and cleanup mowing cycles on interstate, primary, secondary paved and unpaved routes, adhering to specific mowing heights, equipment requirements, and strict time‑of‑day and holiday restrictions. Pre‑qualification is mandatory, and bidders must submit questions by 30 Oct 2026 and bids by 18 Nov 2026. Performance guarantees may be provided via bonds or retainage, and liquidated damages apply for missed cycles, equipment violations, or work performed during moratorium periods.
• Scope: Mowing of vegetation on shoulders and medians of ~450 road miles across multiple route classes.
• Duration: 10‑month initial term, with possible extensions (up to 5 years total).
• Mandatory pre‑qualification (NCDOT Work Code 016607 for mowing, 001105 for work‑zone traffic control).
• Equipment: Minimum four 60‑90″ mowers; specific restrictions on mower types.
• Schedule constraints: No work 30 min before sunset to 30 min after sunrise; holiday/weekend restrictions; May‑31 moratorium.
• Financial ceiling: $5 million per year maximum per state statute.
• Submission: Questions by 30 Oct 2026; bid opening 18 Nov 2026 at 2 PM.
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Contact
Thaddeus Kapera