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 be performed in Buncombe, Madison, and Yancey counties. Bidders must submit a listing of MBE/WBE participation by the bid opening date. Documentation for committed MBE/WBE firms is due by 2:00 p.m. on the fifth calendar day after bid opening. The Engineer will evaluate proposals to determine if the bidder is responsible and capable of performing the work. Bidders must demonstrate an understanding of the contract requirements and address them in their bid.
Scope of work
- Mowing of interstate, primary divided, primary undivided, and secondary paved and unpaved shoulders and medians
- Vegetation removal at stationary objects (trimming) on every mowing cycle
- On-call and additional vegetation removal at stationary objects
- Litter and debris removal, including on-call litter/debris removal
- Traffic control devices for narrow medians and median guardrails
- Remobilization for mowing when required by the Department
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Responsible bidder capable of performing the required work | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Prime contractor must be pre-qualified as a Bidder or Purchase Order Contractor prior to bidding
- Subcontractors must be pre-qualified for NCDOT Work Code 001105 Work Zone Traffic Control
- Prequalification approval must be obtained at least two (2) business days prior to letting
- Minimum of one (1) NCDOT Certified Work Zone Installer for Work Zone Traffic Control
- Minimum of ten (10) qualified operators with commercial grade gasoline-powered string trimmers
- At least one (1) English speaking employee must be on-site during mowing operations
Documents to include with your response
- Bid Submittal Package (Pages 1 of 17 through 17 of 17)
- Contract Bid Form (updated in Addendum 2)
- Signed Addenda (Addendum 1 and Addendum 2)
- Execution of Bid – Non-collusion Affidavit, Debarment Certification and Gift Ban Certification
- Listing of MBE and WBE Subcontractors Form
- Letter of Intent (for each committed MBE/WBE, due within 5 calendar days after bid opening)
- DBE Regular Dealer/Distributor Affirmation Form (if applicable)
How to submit
- Method
- Paper bid
- 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.