Lawn and Ground Maintenance for Main Campus and Satellite Locations

2026-11-03

The vendor shall provide the following services : a ) Mow entire main campus located at 444 Western Boulevard and satellite locations located at 253 Western Boulevard ( culinary ), 708 Bell Fork Road ( BLET ), 240 Georgetown Rd ( Fire Training ), and HWY 172 Bear Creek on a weekly basis during the months of March through November , and on a bi - weekly basis during the months of December through February . In addition , the vendor shall edge the entire areas bi - weekly to include blowing off sidewalks and driveways in a degree of high curb appeal .  This also includes the sidewalk in front of the main campus on Western Boulevard , and the sidewalk along University Drive .  It is highly recommended that mowing takes place on Friday afternoon or over the weekend . If inclement weather is forecast for Friday afternoon or over the weekend , the vendor will coordinate with the contract manager another day / time .  Mowing at 240 Georgetown Rd ( Fire Training Grounds ) will need to be coordinated with the contract manager . Currently , mowing is to take place on Thursdays before 10 : 00am . If mowing cannot take place due to weather , vendor must coordinate with the contract manager another day / time to ensure training is not interrupted . b ) At all locations , the vendor shall spray fire ant mounds and centipedes as required that are not located within five ( 5 ) feet of a building main campus located at 444 Western Boulevard and satellite locations located at 253 Western Boulevard ( culinary ), 708 Bell Fork Road ( BLET ), 240 Georgetown Rd ( Fire Training ), and HWY 172 Bear Creek . The college will also request an additional spray in the graduation area the week prior to graduation . The vendor will be given at least a week ’ s notice to complete this task . The vendor will provide the pesticide . c ) At all locations , the vendor shall provide lawn treatment to kill weeds and promote the growth of grass shall be added in the spring and fall seasons . John Mooney ( 910 - 938 - 6137 ) must be notified at the time of the treatment so that the college can verify that the work has been completed . If more treatment is needed , the college will pay for the extra treatment on a separate purchase order only if it is verified that the other treatments have been applied . d ) At all locations , vegetation and weeds shall be kept off the parking , paved areas , sidewalks , and walkways on entire campus . All expansion joints on entire campus walkway shall be sprayed with the proper weed killer chemicals . “ Ground Kill ” or other similar chemicals will not be used along buildings or around campus signage . The vendor is expected to use a weed eater along the buildings and around campus signage . The vendor will provide the chemicals , and will need to hold the proper license / certification . e ) Remove all dead plants and trees under six ( 6 ) inches in diameter after notifying the college at no additional cost to the college . f ) All trash and yard waste to be picked up and disposed of as requested . g ) A minimum crew of eight ( 8 ) people is preferred to complete the entire campus and satellite locations ; however , with preapproval from the college , a crew of no less than five ( 5 ) would be acceptable . h ) No use of the college dumpsters will be allowed for the dumping of any type of yard waste . i ) Work schedule to be as follows : March – October – Weekly ; November – February – Biweekly . j ) Any damage to existing structure , bushes , trees , equipment or finished surfaces resulting from the performance of the vendor under this contract shall be repaired to the State ’ s satisfaction at the Vendor ’ s sole expense . k ) Vendor shall provide all labor , supervision , chemicals , tools , and equipment . l ) When special or unusual conditions not covered by this contract warrants action , the vendor may be called upon for additional supplemental services . The Contract Administrator must preapprove these services and will negotiate any additional cost with the awarded vendor . m ) Vendor and all personnel shall not bring any illegal drugs , alcohol , guns , knives , explosives , or incendiary devices onto any state property for any reason . n ) Vendor and all personnel shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and observe proper business ethics while on state property . Anyone using profanity or threatening violence shall be asked to leave the premises .

North Carolina

2026-05-08