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

The Contractor shall perform gardening services, including furnishing all labor, material, equipment and services for the attached Map GO-Triangle Properties. 1. 4600 Emperor Blvd Durham, NC Plaza Building 2. 1900 Salter Road Durham, NC R.T.C. Building 3. 5210 Nelson Road Morrisville, NC B.O.M.F. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, insurance, incidentals, and other facilities to perform all work for the said Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Services for Campuses. Work to be performed comprises general groundskeeping, horticultural maintenance, irrigation, and cleanup of landscape areas as designated in each service area and the list of locations and, when necessary, repairs to vandalism, irrigation systems and replacement of plant materials. Services to be rendered include but are not limited to the following: a) Maintenance of turf and groundcover areas, mowing and edging b) Removal of litter and debris from turf, planter beds, fence lines, and street curbs c) Pruning of trees and shrubs d) Application of chemical agents for control of weeds, plant disease, and insects that are harmful to plant growth and pedestrians, e) Monthly inspection and maintenance of irrigation systems by a licensed irrigator (provide evidence of such licensure) f) Replacement of plant material g) Other work as defined in the attached schedule. The price listed below shall include all labor, materials, insurance, overhead, and profit. G.O. Triangle will pay the Contractor a fixed monthly cost for standard services that have been satisfactorily performed. After the contract award and submission of acceptable insurance certificates, the Facilities Department shall issue a Notice to Proceed. The Notice to Proceed will establish a date (a minimum of ten (10) days from the date of contract award unless the Contractor agrees to an earlier date) on which performance shall start. The performance period of this contract is from the start date in the Notice to Proceed and continues for four months with an option to renew for three additional years. The initial period of performance includes any transition period authorized under the contract. Owner Rights: GoTriangle reserves the right to reject any or all Bids. GoTriangle further reserves the right to negotiate when bids exceed budget amount. Bond Notes: A 5% bid bond or certified check must accompany your Bid if Bid price is over $100,000.00. Contractor shall provide within 5 calendar days from notice of award the following bonds if Bid price is over $100,000.00: Time and Material Payment Bond - 100% of the contract price Performance Bond - 100% of contract price. Questions regarding the Bids shall be directed to William Bryant, Interim Procurement Manager at wbryant@gotriangle.org. by 4:00 PM on April 10, 2024. Responses will be posted on October 09, 2023.