Landscaping Government Contracts in North Carolina
Government landscaping contracts cover grounds maintenance, mowing, tree care, irrigation, and snow removal at federal installations, parks, cemeteries, and state facilities. Solicited under NAICS 561730 with an $9.5M size standard, they are accessible first contracts for small firms: recurring scopes, local performance, and frequent small-business set-asides. Agencies evaluate equipment capacity, crew scheduling, and seasonal surge ability.
Selling to government in North Carolina
North Carolina runs NC eProcurement with HUB certification through the Department of Administration. Fort Liberty, Camp Lejeune, Seymour Johnson AFB, and Cherry Point make it one of the largest military contracting states.
NC eProcurement (eVP) — North Carolina's procurement portalLandscaping contract awards in North Carolina
Since Oct 2024, federal agencies recorded 177 federal landscaping and grounds maintenance contracts performed in North Carolina, obligating $36.4M. The largest buyer was the Department of Defense ($28.0M).
Top buying agencies
- 1. Department of Defense$28.0M
- 2. Department of Veterans Affairs$3.9M
- 3. Department of Health and Human Services$2.5M
- 4. Department of the Interior$894K
- 5. Department of Homeland Security$399K
Recent awards
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-10-06
Task order - 10/6/26 to 1/31/27 - raleigh ground maintenance services
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-10-05
Task order - 10/5/6 to 12/31/26 - grounds maintenance contract for salisbury annex nc
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-10-05
Task order 10/5/26 - 12/31/26 - wilmington complete grounds maintenance
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-10-01
Task order #3 finn's point gm oy1 (contract # 36c78625d50063) (clins 10001,1002,10016, 10017) (pop 10/01/2026-5/14/2027) 926 washington…
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-08-13
Task order - complete grounds maintenance contract for new bern national cemetery
- Brennan Manns$129KDepartment of Veterans Affairs · 2026-08-03
Tree removal, stump grinding and tree pruning at raleigh and wilmington national cemeteries
Source: USASpending.gov contract award data, refreshed weekly.Search awards
Requirements to expect
- Grounds maintenance schedule meeting PWS frequencies (mowing heights, edging, fertilization)
- Pesticide/herbicide applicator licenses for chemical applications
- Equipment list adequate for the acreage and surfaces specified
- Service Contract Act wage compliance for laborers
- Snow/storm response times where included in scope
- Disposal and composting practices per facility rules
The full documents list and proposal checklist are in the Landscaping government contracts guide.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the federal government spend on landscaping in North Carolina?
Since Oct 2024, agencies obligated $36.4M across 177 landscaping and grounds maintenance contracts performed in North Carolina (NAICS 561730), an average of $206K per award. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer.
Where are landscaping bids posted in North Carolina?
Federal opportunities performed in North Carolina are posted on SAM.gov (filter by place of performance). State-level work is posted on NC eProcurement (eVP), and counties, cities, and school districts run their own portals — register with the largest ones in your service area.
Do I need to register with the state of North Carolina to bid?
For North Carolina state agency contracts, yes — register as a vendor on NC eProcurement (eVP). Federal contracts performed in North Carolina only require SAM.gov registration, though state small-business certifications can still help with subcontracting.
Are landscaping contracts good first government contracts?
Yes. Scopes are familiar, performance is local, and set-asides are common. The National Cemetery Administration and military bases regularly award grounds contracts to first-time federal contractors.
How is government landscaping priced?
Usually firm-fixed-price monthly or per-service-event rates against defined frequencies, with option years. Build SCA wages, equipment depreciation, and fuel into the rate — change orders are hard to get for underpriced base work.