SH-12-PR29416

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a contractor to provide professional lawn and grounds maintenance services for rest areas in Catawba County. The contract will be for a period of one year, with the option to extend for up to four additional years. The contractor will be responsible for providing labor, supervision, equipment, and supplies to maintain the rest areas, including lawns, plantings, and other grounds. The contractor must have a current and valid North Carolina Ground Applicator Pesticide License and must comply with all applicable laws and regulations. • The contract will require the contractor to provide weekly work reports and to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. • The contractor will be required to have liability insurance and workers' compensation insurance. • The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. • The contractor must be able to provide satisfactory performance of comparable custodial and grounds services within the past year. • The contractor must be able to provide affidavits from suppliers that they have paid them in a timely manner within the past year. • The contractor must be able to provide audited financial statements from the past year verifying that they are in good financial standing.