54-TJK-11-PR39598, STATE ROUTE SHOULDER AND MEDIAN MOWING

Solicitation 54-TJK-11-PR39598 is a request for proposals from the North Carolina Department of Transportation for state route shoulder and median mowing services within Wilkes County, Division 11. The scope of work includes routine mowing of sight distance areas, interchanges, and curves, as well as cleanup mowing extending to the right-of-way or tree lines. All vegetation must be cut to a height of four inches in a neat, workmanlike manner. The period of performance begins on March 15, 2027, and ends on December 31, 2027, with the possibility of up to four renewals for a maximum of five total terms. The contract requires the contractor to provide a competent supervisor and maintain equipment in good working condition, including the use of specific fluorescent orange caution mower signs. Bidders must submit a comprehensive package including a bid form, equipment list, and certifications regarding non-collusion, debarment, and gift bans. Award requirements include a 100 percent performance bond and a payment bond, as well as compliance with Title VI non-discrimination programs and plant quarantine regulations. Payment is processed monthly via contractor invoice, subject to approval by the Division Roadside Environmental Engineer and verification through the Department's DBE Payment Tracking System. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes by 2:00 pm on November 18, 2026.