This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Morehead City, North Carolina. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Bid, performance and payment bonds will not be required for this project. No proposal may be withdrawn after the receipt of proposals for a period of 60 days. The City reserves the right to reject proposals with or without cause, including failure to submit any required documentation without indicating any reasons for such rejection(s), to waive any irregularities or informalities, to solicit and re-advertise for other proposals and award to the proposal deemed to be in the City's best interest. Rejection may also occur if there are unauthorized additions, conditional bids, multiple bids or alternate bids which may tend to make the bid incomplete, indefinite, or ambiguous as to its meaning as well as adding any provisions reserving the right to accept or reject an award, or to enter into a contract pursuant to an award. The City reserves the right to withdraw this RFP at any time without prior notice. This RFP does not commit the city to enter into an agreement or to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a proposal to this request. The City also reserves the right to negotiate with the apparent successful bidder concerning various alternatives. The deadline for written inquiries will be at least 7 working days prior to the date scheduled for receiving the proposals. The city will attempt to provide information affecting the RFP in the form of a written addendum to any potential Contractor who has provided their contact information. It will be the responsibility of a contractor to remain informed as to any changes to the RFP. All proposals submitted shall be binding for at least sixty (60) calendar days following opening. Town may desire to accept a proposal after this time. The initial contract term will be for two (2) years with additional one (1) year renewals under the same terms and conditions if agreed by both parties. Initial contract period for the mowing services shall begin April 1, 2023, to October 31, 2025. The contract may be renewed subsequently for an additional one-year (12 month) increment as follows: On or about December 15, 2025, the city and the Contractor will meet and review the performance of the last 18 months. If that performance has been deemed at least satisfactorily, and upon the mutual consent of both parties, this agreement may be extended for an additional 1 year.