Description
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is soliciting qualified contractors to provide statewide route shoulder and median mowing services for all state highways in Pitt and Greene Counties (Division 2). The contract is a multi‑year maintenance agreement effective March 15 2027 with a completion deadline of December 31 2027, and may be extended up to four additional one‑year terms. Work includes routine and cleanup mowing cycles, vegetation trimming around signs, litter removal, and compliance with seasonal moratoriums (May 1‑May 31). Contractors must be pre‑qualified for NCDOT Work Code 016607 (Mowing) and must provide a minimum fleet of 5 × 60‑90″ mowers, 5 × 10‑15′ flex‑wing mowers, and a 4WD tractor per county, plus any additional equipment required. Performance guarantees are required (either 100 % performance & payment bonds or a 6 % retainage). Liquidated damages apply for missed cycles, prohibited equipment use, or failure to meet mowing heights. Bidders must submit questions by November 5 2026 and their bids will be opened on November 18 2026 at 2:00 PM.
• Scope: mowing of shoulders/medians on all state routes in Pitt & Greene Counties (≈ 1,500 mi total).
• Duration: March 15 2027 – Dec 31 2027 (≈ 10 months) with possible annual extensions.
• Mandatory pre‑qualification; no pre‑bid meeting.
• Minimum equipment: 5 large mowers, 5 flex‑wing mowers, 1 4WD tractor per county.
• Performance guarantee: 100 % bonds or 6 % retainage.
• Liquidated damages: $250‑$500 per day/incident.
• Submission deadline: November 18 2026 (bid opening).
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Thaddeus Kapera