When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 18, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 5, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $250,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by North Carolina Department of Transportation. The work is located in North Carolina, United States.

State Route Shoulder and Median Mowing (Due November 18, 2026)

SUMMARY

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking proposals for shoulder and median mowing services along State Highway System routes in Pitt and Greene Counties.

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DESCRIPTION

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is requesting proposals for routine and cleanup mowing of vegetation along State Highway System routes in Pitt and Greene Counties (Division 2). The contract includes mowing of shoulders and medians, as well as vegetation trimming around signs. The contract term is from March 15, 2027, to December 31, 2027, with the possibility of up to four one-year renewals at the discretion of the Department. The work requires specific equipment, including 60"-90" mowers and 10'-15' flex wing mowers, and adherence to mowing moratoriums and traffic control requirements.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be pre-qualified as a Bidder or Purchase Order Contract Prime Contractor
Must have at least one NCDOT Certified Work Zone Supervisor
Must provide at least five 60"-90" mowers
Must provide at least five 10'-15' flex wing mowers
Must have at least one 4WD tractor available
Must maintain legally required insurance coverage
Must have at least one English speaking employee on-site during mowing operations
Must have a cellular telephone for each supervisor

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TIMELINE

Bid opening: November 18th, 2026

Date of availability: March 15th, 2027

Completion date: December 31st, 2027

Issuing Agency

North Carolina Department of Transportation

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State Route Shoulder and Median Mowing