Description
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is soliciting qualified contractors to provide multi‑year mowing, vegetation management, and litter/debris removal services on state route shoulders and medians within Davie, Forsyth, and Stokes counties (Division 9). The contract will commence on March 1 2027, run through February 29 2028, and may be extended up to four additional one‑year terms at NCDOT’s discretion, with annual funding not to exceed $5 million. Bidders must be pre‑qualified, attend a mandatory pre‑bid conference on Nov 4 2026, and submit mailed proposals by the bid opening date of Nov 18 2026. The work includes routine and cleanup mowing cycles, litter pickup, equipment provision (minimum 10 large mowers, 4‑WD tractors, etc.), compliance with seasonal mowing moratoriums, and strict performance guarantees (bonds or retainage). Liquidated damages apply for missed cycles, prohibited equipment use, and delayed litter removal.
• Scope: Mowing of shoulders/medians, litter/debris removal, routine & cleanup cycles across ~2,800 road miles.
• Required equipment: 60‑90″ mowers (minimum 10), zero‑turn mowers, 4‑WD tractors, service trucks, and optional long‑arm equipment.
• Contract term: 1 year (Mar 2027‑Feb 2028) with up to 4 optional one‑year renewals.
• Funding limit: ≤ $5 million per year.
• Mandatory pre‑bid conference: Nov 4 2026, 9:00 AM, Winston‑Salem, NC.
• Pre‑qualification: Required for mowing work code 016607 and work‑zone traffic control code 001105.
• Performance guarantee: 100 % performance & payment bonds or 6 % retainage.
• Penalties: Liquidated damages ranging $2,000‑$2,500 per day/incident for non‑compliance.
• Submission: Mailed responses, bid opening Nov 18 2026 at 2:00 PM.
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Contact
Thaddeus Kapera