54-TJK-02-PR40857, STATE ROUTE SHOULDER AND MEDIAN MOWING

Solicitation 54-TJK-02-PR40857 is a request for proposals from the North Carolina Department of Transportation for state route shoulder and median mowing services within Carteret and Craven Counties. The contract period is scheduled to run from March 15, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with the possibility of up to four renewal terms. The scope of work includes vegetation mowing and trimming along the State Highway System, requiring adherence to the 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Key performance requirements include maintaining grass height between specified limits and 18 inches for major routes, providing comprehensive work zone traffic control, and the ability to remobilize equipment within 72 hours of notification. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on price and a determination of responsibility. Bidders must provide a bid submittal package by November 18, 2026, including certifications regarding non-collusion, debarment, and gift bans, as well as details on MBE and WBE participation. Awardees are required to provide performance and payment bonds each at 100 percent of the contract amount and maintain legally required worker's compensation and vehicle liability insurance. Payment is processed monthly via original invoices submitted to the Division Roadside Environmental Engineer, with a requirement that invoices be received within 30 days of work completion. All operations must comply with OSHA guidelines and strict personal protective equipment standards, including the use of ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 Class 2 safety vests.