Rest Areas Professional Lawn and Grounds Maintenance Services

Overview

Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

Oxford, North Carolina, United States; North Carolina, United StatesPosted about 1 month agoDeadline: April 15th, 2026

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SUMMARY

RFP for a one-year contract to deliver comprehensive lawn and grounds maintenance services for rest areas in Raleigh, North Carolina.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Be a currently certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Contractor by the NCDOT Office of Civil Rights SBE Program Manager and listed in the Directory of Transportation Firms.
Possess a current and valid North Carolina Ground Applicator Pesticide License, subclassification in Ornamental and Turf Pest Control, issued by NCDA, in the bidder's (an actual employee of the company) name and company name.
Ensure all rest area staff are a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.
Perform nationwide criminal background checks on all potential employees.
Prohibit individuals with disqualifying criminal backgrounds from working at rest areas.
Ensure at least one fluent English-speaking employee is on site at all times.
Supervisor must have a valid and current North Carolina Commercial Ground Applicator Pesticide License with Ornamental and Turf pest control sub-classification.
Supervisor must have a minimum of one year of experience as a supervisor in grounds maintenance.
Demonstrate experience delivering lawn and grounds maintenance services and capability to perform the required work.

BUDGET

Verified

Up to $1,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Bid questions due by March 31st, 2026.

Bid opening on April 15th, 2026.

Contract award within thirty (30) days after bid opening (by May 15th, 2026).

Date of availability on July 1st, 2026.

Completion date on June 30th, 2027.

QUESTION DEADLINE

March 31st, 2026

Issuing Agency

North Carolina Department of Transportation

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Raleigh, North Carolina is seeking a qualified vendor to provide professional lawn and grounds maintenance services for rest areas. Services include all aspects of grounds upkeep, such as supplying labor, supervision, equipment, and materials necessary to maintain rest area landscapes at high standards of horticultural excellence.

Vendors must demonstrate the capacity to manage, supervise, and supply the manpower needed for comprehensive maintenance activities, ensuring all work is completed professionally and in a workmanlike manner. The initial contract period is for one year. Any questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by March 31, 2026.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.