North Carolina eVP #54-TJK-01-PR31880

NCDOT Division 1 Solicits Tree Cutting, Trimming, Sign Clearing, and Stump Grinding Services

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Division 1 is seeking qualified small businesses to provide as-needed tree cutting, trimming, sign clearing, and stump grinding services across 14 counties in northeastern North Carolina. - Government Buyer: - North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Division 1 - Scope of Work: - Selective tree cutting by diameter size (6 to 54 inches) - Stump grinding for various diameters (6 to 54 inches) - Tree trimming using bucket trucks (three-person crews) - Sign clearing (vegetation removal around road signs) - Emergency response mobilization for urgent tree cutting needs - Traffic control for multi-lane, two-lane, and shoulder closures - Products/Services Requested: - 1 to 13 units of selective tree cutting per diameter category - 1 to 2 units of selective stump grinding per diameter category - 25 units of emergency response mobilization - 200 units of tree trimming with bucket truck - 100 units of sign clearing - Traffic control services (multi-lane, two-lane, shoulder closures) - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must be Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certified - Prequalification required for selective tree removal/trimming and traffic control work codes - No specific OEMs or equipment brands are mandated; contractors must provide all necessary machinery, tools, labor, and materials - Work is assigned via work orders with no guaranteed minimum quantities - Liquidated damages apply for delays or non-compliance - No payment or performance bonds required - Maximum contract value per year is $5 million, with up to three years total (base plus two option years)

Description

This solicitation is for tree cutting, trimming, sign clearing, and stump grinding services as needed in Division 1, covering the counties of Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Hertford, Hyde, Gates, Martin, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell, and Washington in North Carolina. The work involves providing all necessary machinery, tools, labor, and materials to perform and complete the contract in accordance with the 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures. The contract period starts on September 1, 2026, and ends on August 31, 2027. Small business certification is mandatory for bidders, and electronic bids are not permitted; submissions must follow the instructions in the provided attachments.

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