The North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a contractor for on-call annual seeding and mulching services in Division 1, covering various counties including Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hertford, Hyde, Martin, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell, and Washington. The contract will be for a period of one year, with options for two additional one-year extensions. The contractor will be responsible for providing all equipment, labor, and materials necessary to perform the work, including seeding, mulching, matting, repair seeding, fertilization, and traffic control. The contractor must be pre-qualified as a "Bidder" or "PO Prime Contractor" and must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Some key points to consider:
• The contractor will be required to mobilize to each location and complete the work within the specified timeframe.
• The contract includes provisions for liquidated damages in case of failure to complete the work on time.
• The contractor must maintain traffic during construction and provide all necessary traffic control devices.
• The contractor must comply with all applicable safety regulations and provide a safe working environment.
• The contract includes provisions for prompt payment and requires the contractor to pay subcontractors and material suppliers within seven calendar days of receipt of payment.