54-TJK-09-PR39695, STATE ROUTE SHOULDER AND MEDIAN MOWING AND LITTER/DEBRIS REMOVAL

Solicitation 54-TJK-09-PR39695 is issued by the North Carolina Department of Transportation for vegetation mowing and litter and debris removal along State Highway System routes within Davie, Forsyth, and Stokes counties in Division 9. The scope of work includes routine mowing of sight distance areas and medians, cleanup mowing extending to the right-of-way line, and the removal and recycling of non-organic trash from the entire right-of-way. Vegetation must be cut to a height of six inches, and all work must be performed in a neat, workmanlike manner. The period of performance is scheduled from March 1, 2027, to February 29, 2028. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with an annual award limit not to exceed 5,000,000 dollars. Mandatory pre-qualification is required, and bidders must submit a comprehensive package including a bid form, contractor information, equipment lists, and certifications regarding non-collusion and gift bans. Awardees must provide performance and payment bonds at 100 percent of the contract amount within 14 days of notification. Strict safety and marking requirements are in place, requiring specific fluorescent orange signage for both mowers and debris removal vehicles. Payment is based on shoulder miles and acres, processed via original invoices submitted to the Division Roadside Environmental Engineer.