Description
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is soliciting qualified contractors to provide statewide route shoulder and median mowing services for State Highway System routes in Surry and Yadkin Counties (Division 11). The contract is a multi‑year maintenance agreement beginning March 15 2027 with a completion deadline of December 31 2027, and may be extended up to four additional terms at NCDOT’s discretion. Bidders must be pre‑qualified, provide the required mowing equipment (including 60‑90″ mowers and at least one 60‑72″ zero‑turn mower), and comply with strict mowing height, equipment, and work‑hour restrictions, including a May‑month moratorium and holiday work limitations. Performance guarantees are required via bonds or retainage, and liquidated damages apply for missed cycles, equipment violations, and other non‑compliance issues.
• Scope: Routine and cleanup mowing of shoulders, medians, and related vegetation on approximately 1,800 road miles (interstate, primary, secondary, etc.).
• Required equipment: Minimum five 60‑90″ mowers, one 60‑72″ zero‑turn mower, plus ancillary trucks and supervisors.
• Contract value: Up to $5 million per year (statutory cap), with potential extensions.
• Mandatory pre‑qualification for NCDOT Work Code 016607 (Mowing) and Work Zone Traffic Control.
• Bid questions due 30 Oct 2026; bid opening 18 Nov 2026 at 2 PM.
• Performance guarantee: 100 % performance and payment bonds or 6 % retainage.
• Liquidated damages ranging $4‑$500 per incident/day for violations.
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Contact
Thaddeus Kapera