Description
This North Carolina DOT solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to perform multi‑year maintenance of state‑route shoulders and medians in Columbus and Bladen counties. The work includes routine mowing, vegetation trimming, and litter/debris removal on both primary and secondary road systems, with specific equipment requirements (e.g., 60‑90″ mowers, flex‑wing mowers, zero‑turn mowers, 4‑WD tractors, and truck‑mounted blowers). The contract runs from March 1 2027 to February 29 2028, with possible extensions up to five total terms. Pre‑qualification is mandatory, and bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑bid conference on November 9 2026. Performance guarantees may be satisfied via bonds or a retainage fee. Liquidated damages apply for missed cycles, equipment violations, and other deficiencies.
• Scope: mowing, trimming, litter removal on ~2,000 road miles across two counties.
• Contract term: 12 months (potential extensions).
• Mandatory pre‑bid conference 9 Nov 2026; bid opening 18 Nov 2026.
• Pre‑qualification required; specific equipment minimums listed.
• Performance guarantee: 100 % performance & payment bonds or 6 % retainage.
• Maximum annual contract value: $5 million (per statute).
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Contact
Thaddeus Kapera