What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe State of North Carolina Department of Transportation seeks proposals for state route shoulder and median mowing, including vegetation trimming and litter/debris removal. The work will occur in Burke, McDowell, Mitchell, and Rutherford counties. Bidders must submit a complete bid submittal package, including pricing and required certifications. Mowing is restricted Monday through Friday from thirty minutes before sunset to thirty minutes after sunrise. On Saturdays, restrictions extend until Monday sunrise. Interstate and divided primary route mowing is prohibited after 12:00 PM on Fridays. The Department of Transportation will evaluate proposals to ensure bidders are responsible and capable of performing the work. Bidders must demonstrate a clear understanding of the contract requirements.
Scope of work
- State route shoulder and median mowing
- Vegetation removal at stationary objects (trimming) on every mowing cycle
- On-call additional vegetation removal at stationary objects (trimming)
- Litter and debris removal
- On-call litter and debris removal
- Work zone traffic control
- Remobilization for mowing as required
Minimum qualifications
- Pre-qualification mandatory as either a Bidder or Purchase
- Prequalified for NCDOT Work Code 001105 Work Zone Traffic Control
- Prequalification approval obtained at least two (2) business days prior to letting
- Minimum of one (1) NCDOT Certified Work Zone Installer
- Minimum of fifteen (15) qualified operators with string trimmers
- At least one (1) English speaking employee on-site during mowing
Documents to include with your response
- Bid Submittal Package (Bid Submittal Pages 1 of 17 through 17 of 17)
- Contract Bid Form
- Execution of Bid – Non-collusion Affidavit, Debarment Certification and Gift Ban Certification
- All signed addenda (including Addendum 1)
- Listing of MBE and WBE Subcontractors Form
- Letter of Intent (for committed MBE/WBE firms)
How to submit
- Method
- Traditional paper bids
- Instructions
- Submit one (1) signed original and one (1) signed copy of the Bid Submittal Package (Pages 1 of 17 through 17 of 17) and all signed addenda.
