Opportunity
Hampton Civicplus #27-04/NB
City of Hampton Solicits Bids for Playground and Plant Bed Mulch Installation Services
Posted
June 16, 2026
Respond By
July 14, 2026
Identifier
27-04/NB
NAICS
561730
The City of Hampton, through its Consolidated Procurement Division, is seeking bids for annual mulch installation services at schools, parks, and plant beds across the city. - Government Buyer: - City of Hampton, Consolidated Procurement Division - Contact: Nicole Bonelli (Buyer) - Products Requested: - Engineered wood fiber playground mulch - Estimated 2,500 cubic yards annually - Must meet ASTM F2075-10A, ASTM F1292-09, ASTM F1951-09b standards - Requires International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA) certification - Blown-in application at school and park playgrounds - Walnut dyed hardwood mulch - Estimated 1,200 cubic yards annually - Double shredded, disease-free, walnut dyed hardwood - Manual installation for plant beds, applied no deeper than two inches over existing mulch - Services Requested: - Furnishing, delivery, and application of both mulch types at various city locations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Playground mulch must comply with specific ASTM safety standards and IPEMA certification - Strict application windows: school playgrounds mulched between July 1 and August 15; plant beds between August 15 and August 31 or as needed - Safety and application procedures must be followed as specified - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to all qualified bidders.
Description
The City of Hampton is soliciting bids from qualified bidders to furnish and apply engineered wood fiber playground mulch at school and park sites, as well as walnut dyed hardwood mulch at various plant bed areas throughout the city. The project involves mulch installation services at multiple city locations. The solicitation is open with a response deadline of July 14, 2026, at 2:30 PM. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this procurement.