North Carolina eVP #54-TJK-12-PR34090

This opportunity involves custodial operations and maintenance for rest areas on Interstate 40 in Catawba County, North Carolina. - Government Buyer: - North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Division 12 - Scope of Work: - Custodial operations and maintenance for both eastbound and westbound rest areas at I-40, mile marker 136 (ten miles east of Hickory) - Services include: - Routine and emergency janitorial work - Supply replenishment - Minor repairs - Grounds maintenance - Trash and recycling collection - Water and sewer system maintenance - 24/7 staffing with overlapping and holiday shifts - Strict safety, uniform, and performance standards - Detailed cleaning schedules and compliance monitoring - Alternate reduced staffing plan during budget restrictions - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive janitorial and grounds maintenance services (no specific OEMs or part numbers required) - Unique Requirements: - 24-hour coverage, including holidays - Emergency response capability - Compensation reductions for non-compliance - Compliance with 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures and project-specific provisions - Contract Structure: - Initial one-year contract with two optional one-year extensions (up to three years total) - Place of Performance: - Catawba County Rest Areas (eastbound and westbound), I-40, mile marker 136, near Hickory, NC - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the North Carolina Department of Transportation for custodial operations and maintenance services at rest areas located on I-40, east and westbound lanes, mile marker 136, approximately ten miles east of Hickory in Catawba County, Division 12. The contract period is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Bidders are required to submit mailed responses only, as electronic bids are not permitted. The work includes providing all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to maintain cleanliness and upkeep of the rest areas according to the 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures and project special provisions.