54-TJK-04-PR39720, STATE ROUTE SHOULDER AND MEDIAN MOWING INCLUDING VEGETATION TRIMMING AND LITTER/DEBRIS REMOVAL

Solicitation 54-TJK-04-PR39720 is issued by the North Carolina Department of Transportation for state route shoulder and median mowing, vegetation trimming, and litter and debris removal within Edgecombe County. The contract period is scheduled from March 1, 2027, to February 29, 2028, with the possibility of up to four renewals for a maximum of five total terms. The scope of work requires routine and cleanup mowing, trimming around structures and signs, and debris removal in accordance with 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Bidders must be pre-qualified and submit their proposals in sealed envelopes to the NCDOT Transportation Building Complex in Raleigh by 2:00 pm on November 18, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder who can satisfy the combined MBE/WBE goals or demonstrate adequate good faith efforts. Award evaluation considers documentation of a realistic plan, past performance in meeting goals, and comparative performance of other bidders. Selected contractors must provide a competent supervisor and maintain 100 percent performance and payment bonds, as well as required worker's compensation and vehicle liability insurance. Payment is processed monthly based on actual quantities completed, requiring signed invoices submitted to the Division Roadside Environmental Engineer within 30 days of work completion. Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and other non-discrimination programs is mandatory.