Sewer Easement Mowing Maintenance

The Town of Cary is soliciting proposals for Sewer Easement Mowing Maintenance under RFP #354-PW27-14. The contract seeks qualified contractors to provide mowing and vegetation management services for approximately 1,000 miles of sanitary sewer easements throughout the Town's service area. The primary objective is to ensure safe, reliable, and unobstructed access to sewer infrastructure through activities such as easement flagging, cutting for growth of three years or less, and clearing for growth of three years or more. The anticipated initial contract term is three years, running from approximately November 30, 2026, to November 30, 2029, with the possibility of two additional one-year renewal terms. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal by the deadline of October 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The Town will utilize a one-step evaluation process, ranking proposals to recommend the top choice to the Town Manager for contract negotiations. Submissions must include a cover letter, corporate background with five references from similar work performed in the last five years, and recent audited or compiled financial statements. Contractors are required to maintain specific insurance coverage, comply with OSHA and Town safety standards, and adhere to federal regulations if federal funds are utilized, including provisions for equal employment opportunity and employment eligibility verification. Invoicing is to be submitted monthly, and approved, uncontested invoices will be paid within thirty days.