54-TJK-02-PR40858, STATE ROUTE SHOULDER AND MEDIAN MOWING

Solicitation 54-TJK-02-PR40858 is a request for proposals from the North Carolina Department of Transportation for the mowing of state highway shoulders and medians within Jones and Lenoir Counties. The contract is structured around four distinct mowing cycles beginning in 2027, with the first cycle ending July 11, the second running from July 12 to August 22, the third from August 23 to October 3, and the final cycle starting October 4. The selected contractor must provide all necessary labor, machinery, and materials, including the use of Truck Mounted Attenuators and specific safety signage on mowers. Performance is subject to periodic inspection by the Division Engineer, and the contractor is required to provide daily work maps and weekly accomplishment reports. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on a best-value evaluation. Bidders must be pre-qualified and submit a comprehensive bid package by November 18, 2026, including non-collusion, debarment, and gift ban certifications. Requirements include 100% performance and payment bonds, adherence to OSHA guidelines, and strict compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and MBE/WBE participation goals. Payments are issued monthly upon receipt of approved invoices, which must include the purchase order number and the specific county where work was performed. Funding is governed by General Statute 143C-6-11(h), and the state maintains the right to suspend the contract if funds become unavailable.