CUSTODIAL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF REST AREA/VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER, INCLUDING LAWN AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a janitorial/grounds maintenance company to provide custodial operations and maintenance of a rest area/visitor information center, including lawn and grounds maintenance. The contract will be for a period of one year, with the option to extend for two additional one-year periods. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, equipment, and supplies to perform the work. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. • The rest area/visitor information center is located on US 17, one mile south of the NC/VA state line. • The contractor will be required to provide a performance guarantee, but contract payment and performance bonds will be waived. • The contractor will be required to obtain and maintain liability insurance with a limit of $5,000,000 per occurrence and $5,000,000 general aggregate. • The contractor will be required to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to safety and environmental protection. • The contractor will be required to submit a bid proposal, including a cover sheet, contract bid form, contractor contact information, and other required documents. • The contractor will be evaluated based on their bid price, experience, and ability to perform the required work.