Find Landscaping & Grounds RFPs in North Carolina

13 active opportunities· Updated daily

11+ agencies1 set-aside7 with posted budget

Active landscaping & grounds opportunities in North Carolina right now come from agencies including Rocky Mount, City of Charlotte and ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, among others. The nearest deadline is October 20, 2026. New solicitations are added daily. Sign up to get the ones matched to your business scored and delivered automatically.

How do I find landscaping & grounds bids in North Carolina?

North Carolina landscaping & grounds solicitations are spread across 11+ different buyer sites: state procurement portals, city and county purchasing pages, school districts, and cooperative networks, each posting on its own schedule. You can check every source by hand, or use a bid discovery tool. BidSparq monitors 23,000+ federal, state, local, education, and healthcare sources daily, including the North Carolina sources behind this page, scores each new solicitation 0 to 100 against your company profile, and alerts you only when a landscaping & grounds bid is worth your time. The 13 opportunities on this page refresh daily. For the full method, read how to find government RFPs and price the work against the free GSA labor rate lookup.

TitleAgencyDue DateSet-AsideEst. Value
Pond and Fountain Maintenance Services City Lake ParkRocky Mount2026-10-20-$300K
Replace playground rubber mulch at U.S. EPA RTPENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY2026-10-21SBA$80K
19-IFB-2406578732-RMT NCNG Wilmington Lawn CareDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY2026-10-21-$250K
Lawn Maintenance at Multiple Guilford County LocationsCOUNTY OF GUILFORD2026-10-23-$500K
Sewer Easement Mowing MaintenanceTOWN OF CARY2026-10-28-$7.8M
Community Center and Park Landscape ProjectsCITY OF ASHEVILLE2026-10-29-$1.2M
Wellness Center LandscapingNags Head2026-10-29--
FY27 Utility Right Of Way Mowing (Bush Hog) ContractRocky Mount2026-10-29--
RFP: Seasonal Snow and Potential Ice Removal ServicesCarteret County2026-10-30--
City Lot Mowing 2027City of Greenville2026-11-05-$60K
Stormwater Control Measure MaintenanceCity of Durham2026-11-16--
Airport Landscape Maintenance for Zone A & BCity of CharlotteTBD--
Tree Obstruction RemediationCity of CharlotteTBD--

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Tips for Winning Landscaping & Grounds Contracts in North Carolina

  • ✓Federal grounds maintenance contracts are often set aside for small businesses, especially service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB) firms. The VA's Veterans First program gives priority to veteran-owned businesses for national cemetery and medical center grounds maintenance.
  • ✓Highway landscaping and vegetation management contracts through state DOTs are large-volume opportunities. These typically require traffic control certifications and sometimes herbicide applicator licenses.
  • ✓Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plans are increasingly required in government landscaping contracts. Federal agencies must follow Executive Order 13148 guidelines for environmentally sound pest management. Demonstrating IPM expertise is a competitive differentiator.

Landscaping & Grounds RFP FAQ

How are government grounds maintenance contracts structured?

Most government grounds maintenance contracts are fixed-price, performance-based contracts awarded for a base year plus 2-4 option years. They specify mowing frequency, seasonal planting schedules, snow removal, tree care, and irrigation maintenance. Performance is measured against quality standards, and contracts may include liquidated damages for non-compliance.

What licenses and certifications are needed?

State pesticide applicator licenses are typically required. ISA Certified Arborist is valuable for tree care work. Irrigation Association (IA) certifications help for irrigation system maintenance. State contractor licenses may be required depending on the scope. Davis-Bacon prevailing wages may apply to federally funded landscaping construction projects.

Are there small business opportunities in government landscaping?

Yes: landscaping is one of the most common small business set-aside categories in federal procurement. Many contracts are set aside for SDVOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, or WOSB firms. State and local governments often have their own small business or local business preference programs for grounds maintenance.

What is the Service Contract Act and how does it apply?

The McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (41 U.S.C. § 6701) requires contractors on federal service contracts over $2,500 to pay prevailing wages and fringe benefits as determined by the Department of Labor. This applies to most federal grounds maintenance contracts (not Davis-Bacon, which covers construction). Wage determinations vary by locality and job classification: build SCA rates into your pricing before bidding.

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