SH-13-PR28806

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a contractor to provide professional lawn and grounds maintenance services for rest areas in McDowell County, specifically at the I-40 rest areas near Marion. The contract will be for a period of one year, with the option for four one-year extensions. The contractor will be responsible for providing labor, supervision, equipment, and supplies to maintain the rest areas in a professional and workmanlike manner. The contractor must have a current and valid North Carolina Ground Applicator Pesticide License and be certified as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) by the NCDOT Office of Civil Rights SBE Program Manager. Some key aspects of the job include: • Maintaining lawns, plantings, and other grounds • Applying pesticides and fertilizers as needed • Performing cleanup and maintenance tasks • Ensuring safety and security of the rest areas • Coordinating with NCDOT staff and other stakeholders The contractor will be expected to provide a detailed operations plan, including personnel and materials outlines, and to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and NCDOT policies.