Find Landscaping & Grounds RFPs in North Carolina

18 active opportunities· Updated daily

13+ agencies3 set-aside13 with posted budget

Active landscaping & grounds opportunities in North Carolina right now come from agencies including City of Charlotte, Brunswick County Public Utilities Department - Utilitie and CITY OF RALEIGH, among others. The nearest deadline is September 8, 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 13+ 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 18 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
Long-Arm Mowing in All Counties of Division 12BidNet Direct (NC)2026-09-08--
GroundskeepingVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF2026-09-08NONE-
RFP: RE-ADVERTISEMENT Seasonal Maintenance of Wastewater Dispersal SitesBrunswick County Public Utilities Department - Utilitie2026-09-10-$150K
Lawn & Grounds Maintenance ServicesCENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE2026-09-11-$200K
Gipson Play Plaza and Moore Square Holiday LightingCITY OF RALEIGH2026-09-11-$300K
DLA Disposition Services Ft. Bragg Lawn Maintenance ServicesDEPT OF DEFENSE2026-09-11SBA-
Pope House Landscape ImprovementsCITY OF RALEIGH2026-09-15-$500K
NCNG Morganton Readiness Center Lawn Care REPOSTDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY2026-09-16-$250K
Operation of Softball Fields at Walkertown Community Park & Union Cross ParkCity of Winston Salem2026-09-17-$200K
Downtown Parks Landscape MaintenanceNorth Carolina City of Asheville2026-09-18-$500K
Riverfront Landscape MaintenanceCITY OF ASHEVILLE2026-09-18-$500K
RFP: Seasonal Lawn Maintenance of Public Utilities’ SitesBrunswick County Public Utilities Department - Utilitie2026-09-21-$500K
Median Maintenance FY27City of Charlotte2026-09-25--
Cemetery Maintenance FY27City Procurement2026-10-05NONE$450K
Airport Zones 2 and 3 Landscape MaintenanceCity of Charlotte2099-12-31-$10.0M
Tree Obstruction RemediationCity of Charlotte2099-12-31-$1.0M
Airport Landscape Maintenance for Zone A & BCity of Charlotte2099-12-31-$5K
Tree TrimmingKings MountainTBD--

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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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