North Carolina eVP #54-TJK-05-PR28934

This opportunity from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Division 5, seeks professional lawn and grounds maintenance services for rest areas in Granville and Warren counties along I-85. - Government Buyer: - North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Division 5 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named; bidders must provide all labor, materials, machinery, and equipment. - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive lawn and grounds maintenance at: - Granville County Rest Areas (I-85 North and Southbound, Mile Marker 199) - Warren County Rest Area/Welcome Center (I-85 Southbound, two miles south of NC/VA line, including Exit 233 interchange plantings) - Monthly maintenance for 12 months at each location - 550 cubic yards of mulch - 5 tons of turfgrass fertilization - 5 tons of limestone - 3,500 pounds of overseeding - 3 acres of repair seeding - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Mandatory small business certification for bidders - Valid NC Ground Applicator Pesticide License required - Criminal background checks for all employees - No electronic bid submissions allowed; follow submission instructions in solicitation - Proof of insurance required for contract extensions - Price increases capped at 1% per year for maintenance line items during extensions - Period of Performance: - Initial contract is one year, with up to four one-year extensions possible (maximum five years) - Place of Performance: - Granville County Rest Areas (I-85, Mile Marker 199, near Oxford, NC) - Warren County Rest Area/Welcome Center (I-85, Exit 233, Wise Road US 1/401, two miles south of NC/VA line)

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the North Carolina Department of Transportation for professional lawn and grounds maintenance services at rest areas located in Granville and Warren counties, Division 5. The work includes maintenance along I-85 north and southbound lanes at mile marker 199, and the southbound lane two miles south of the NC/VA stateline, including I-85 Exit 233, Wise Road US 1/401 interchange plantings. The contract period is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and small business certification is mandatory. Electronic bids are not permitted; submissions must follow instructions in the attachments.