Des Moines Ionwave #W26-289

Des Moines Parks and Recreation seeks engineered wood fiber playground mulch supply, delivery, and installation

The City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department is seeking bids for the supply, delivery, and installation of engineered wood fiber (EWF) playground mulch for multiple park locations. - Government Buyer: - City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department, Finance Office - Products Requested: - Engineered wood fiber playground mulch (bulk supply and delivery) - Estimated annual quantity: 2,500 cubic yards - Delivered in 80-90 cubic yard semi loads with walking floor trailers - Must meet ASTM F2075 standards (processed wood ground to fibrous consistency, free of hazardous substances) - Bidders must provide current ASTM F2075 certification - Services Requested: - Installation of EWF mulch using blown-in placement method from semi-truck with walking floor - Unique Requirements: - Proof of insurance required - No price escalation allowed during initial contract term - Price change requests for extensions must be submitted 90 days prior to new term - Contract Details: - Initial term: one year - Option to extend for up to five additional one-year terms - Delivery/Performance Locations: - Various park locations in Des Moines, IA - City of Des Moines Finance Office, 1200 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.

Description

The City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department is soliciting sealed bids from qualified companies for the purchase, delivery, and installation of engineered wood fiber playground mulch. The mulch must meet ASTM F2075 standards and be delivered in 80-90 cubic yard semi loads with walking floor trailers to various park locations. Installation requires a blown-in placement method from a semi-truck with a walking floor. The contract term is from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with options to extend for five additional one-year terms.

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