North Carolina eVP #63-DMP1177978

NCSU Blanket Order for Hardwood Mulch and Pine Straw Bales

North Carolina State University (NCSU) Facilities - Landscape Maintenance & Operations is seeking a blanket order contract for mulch products to support campus landscaping needs. - Government Buyer: - North Carolina State University (NCSU), Facilities - Landscape Maintenance & Operations - Products Requested: - Triple-shredded hardwood mulch - Quantities: 20, 60, and 100 cubic yards - Specifications: Randomly sized, well-composted, aged wood fibers, 2-3 inches in length, 95% free of wood media, tree roots, trash, and weed seeds, no dyes - Delivery: Tractor trailer or dump truck loads - Long leaf pine straw bales - Quantities: 1, 100, and 1000 bales - Specifications: Fresh coloration, baled longleaf pine - Delivery & Performance: - Delivery to various NCSU job sites in Raleigh, North Carolina - Delivery hours: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday (no Saturday deliveries) - Minimum order amount: $50 per order - Freight and all charges included in unit prices - Contract Structure & Requirements: - Initial contract period of one year, with up to four one-year renewal options - Firm pricing for the first year; annual price increases capped at 3% or current CPI - Commercial insurance required; certificate must be provided with quotation - NCSU may award to multiple vendors, add vendors during the term, or purchase elsewhere for orders below $50 - Quantities are not guaranteed and will be ordered as needed - OEMs & Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Products must meet detailed quality specifications (e.g., no dyes, minimal contaminants) - Blanket order structure with flexible ordering and renewal options

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of hardwood and pine needle mulch under a blanket order. The contract covers the supply of triple-shredded hardwood mulch and long leaf pine straw bales, with quantities to be ordered as needed during the contract period. The contract period is one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods. Delivery is required to various designated job sites at North Carolina State University, with freight and other charges included in the unit price. The solicitation specifies that electronic bids are not permitted and provides detailed specifications for the mulch products.

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