54-TJK-TE-PR39682, STATE ROUTE SHOULDER AND MEDIAN MOWING INCLUDING VEGETATION TRIMMING AND LITTER/DEBRIS REMOVAL

Solicitation 54-TJK-TE-PR39682 is a request for proposals from the North Carolina Department of Transportation for state route shoulder and median mowing, vegetation trimming, and litter and debris removal for toll facilities within Durham and Wake Counties. The period of performance is scheduled from March 1, 2027, to February 29, 2028. The scope of work includes routine and cleanup mowing of primary divided highways, as well as the removal of debris from travel lanes, shoulders, and drainage structures. Required equipment includes at least one 4WD tractor and commercial-grade gasoline-powered string trimmers with a minimum 17-inch cut diameter. Contractors must also provide specific safety signage, including Debris Pick Up Frequent Stops and Grass Mowing Advance Warning signs, and adhere to January 2024 NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on an evaluation of related work experience, equipment, financial stability, and references. Bidders must submit sealed proposals by 2:00 pm on November 18, 2026, including a Non-Collusion, Debarment and Gift Ban Certification and any applicable MBE/WBE subcontractor documentation. Awardees are required to provide performance and payment bonds totaling 100 percent of the contract amount and maintain comprehensive worker's compensation and vehicle liability insurance. Payment is issued monthly upon receipt of approved invoices, which must be submitted within 30 days of work completion and include detailed purchase order and county information. Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other federal non-discrimination statutes is mandatory.