Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #61-RFP25011
NCCU Solicits Comprehensive Campus Lawn Maintenance Services
Posted
July 23, 2026
Respond By
August 13, 2026
Identifier
61-RFP25011
NAICS
561730
North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive lawn maintenance services for approximately 136 acres of campus grounds and landscaped areas. - Government Buyer: - North Carolina Central University (NCCU), Strategic Purchasing Manager - Scope of Services: - Routine grounds maintenance at multiple campus locations, including academic buildings, residence halls, athletic facilities, and administrative offices - Services include mowing, edging, trimming, blowing, flower bed and mulch bed maintenance, shrub and tree pruning, trash and debris removal, pest control, and seasonal planting - Roadside and landscape maintenance along NC Highway 55 and Fayetteville Street - Emergency response services for storm damage and urgent cleanup (within four hours of notification) - Special landscaping projects, additional crew members, mulch installation, seasonal flower planting, and snow/ice removal available as needed - Cost provision for maintaining a supply of ice melt - Requirements: - Vendors must demonstrate relevant experience and provide references - Compliance with safety and reporting requirements is mandatory - Work to begin within ten business days of contract execution - The University may modify service hours and locations during the contract period - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or product brands are specified; the focus is on service delivery and vendor qualifications
Description
North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is soliciting bids from qualified and experienced vendors to provide comprehensive lawn maintenance services for designated campus grounds and landscaped areas. The solicitation requires vendors to be registered with the State of North Carolina's Electronic Vendor Portal to respond. Proposals will be publicly opened on August 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. The commodity code for this solicitation is 701117, which covers parks, gardens, and orchards.