Onslow Long‑Arm Mowing (SBE)

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is soliciting bids from qualified Small Business Enterprises to provide long‑arm mowing services for state‑maintained right‑of‑way in Onslow County. The contractor must supply all labor, equipment, materials, traffic control, and related services to perform routine vegetation control from early October 2026 through late March 2027. No bid bonds, performance bonds, or general contractor licenses are required, and the contract is awarded on a firm‑fixed‑price basis. • Service scope: full‑service long‑arm mowing (vegetation control) on state right‑of‑way in Onslow County. • Timeline: work to start on or after October 5 2026 and be completed by March 26 2027 (≈ 5 months). • Eligibility: must be a certified Small Business Enterprise with gross revenue ≤ $1.5 M (materials excluded). • Submission: sealed paper bids delivered by 2:00 pm on August 20 2026; no bid bonds required; contractor’s license waived. • Buy America: Phase 2 requirements apply for any permanently incorporated manufactured components.