How to bid on Lawn Maintenance at Chatham YDC for NC Public Safety

What the agency is buying

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is seeking a vendor to provide year-round lawn and grounds maintenance services at the Chatham Youth Development Center (YDC). This is a juvenile justice facility.

The work involves maintaining 2.5 acres of the facility's 9.9 total acres. Services include mowing, edging, trimming, removing leaves and debris, and controlling weeds and grass around the grounds and fences. The goal is to keep the facility looking well-maintained and professional.

Key dates and deadlines

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) was published on July 08, 2026. The deadline for submitting your response is August 06, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for businesses specializing in facilities maintenance, particularly those with expertise in landscaping, lawn care, and groundskeeping services. Firms with experience maintaining institutional or government properties may find this bid a good fit. The relevant category for this work is facilities maintenance.

How to respond

To access the full details and instructions for responding, you need to view solicitation Doc2269410997 on the North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). You can view the posting and its documents publicly without an account.

To submit a response, you must register for a free vendor account on the NC eVP. The posting will direct you on how to submit your response, which may be through the NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool or as otherwise specified.

Tips for a competitive response

When preparing your response, clearly outline your approach to year-round maintenance, detailing how you will address mowing, edging, trimming, and debris removal consistently. Emphasize your methods for weed and grass control around fences and other areas.

Provide specific examples of how your services will ensure a 'well-maintained, landscaped, professional-type appearance' as requested. Ensure all required documentation is complete and submitted before the August 06, 2026 deadline. Pay close attention to any specific scheduling or reporting requirements mentioned in the full solicitation documents.