The State of North Carolina Department of Public Safety is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive lawn and grounds maintenance for the North Carolina National Guard’s Morganton Readiness Center. The contract covers year‑round mowing, edging, trimming, debris and leaf removal, weed and grass control, and related landscaping services on the facility’s grounds, fences, and adjoining highway right‑of‑ways. The initial contract term is one year with up‑to‑two optional one‑year renewals, and the vendor must be a North Carolina‑registered vendor in good standing. Bids must be submitted electronically via the NC e‑Procurement portal by the bid opening deadline, and a non‑mandatory site visit is scheduled for prospective bidders.
• Scope: mowing, edging, trimming, leaf/debris removal, weed/grass control, over‑seeding, mulching, fertilization, and related landscaping tasks.
• Location: Morganton Readiness Center, 5515 Western Ave., Morganton, NC 28655.
• Contract term: 1 year (with two optional 1‑year extensions).
• Mandatory qualifications: NC vendor registration, compliance with state certifications, E‑Verify, and insurance requirements.
• Submission: electronic bid through Ariba Sourcing Tool by 2 PM ET on 16 Sep 2026; questions due 11 Sep 2026.
• Evaluation: lowest responsive price meeting specifications, with consideration of past performance and financial stability.