Description
Francis Marion University is seeking a vendor to supply and deliver premium‑quality longleaf pine straw on a drop‑trailer or caged trailer. The product must meet strict specifications for needle length, color, moisture, and cleanliness, and be delivered in 14″ × 14″ × 28″ bales. Deliveries are limited to a maximum of 400 bales on‑site, with a minimum order of 200 bales per delivery, and must be made within five business days of order receipt. The contract runs for one year with an optional renewal year, and the university will award the contract to the lowest responsive bidder after evaluating any applicable state preference claims.
• Product: 10‑12 in needle‑length, red‑colored, fresh, hand‑raked longleaf pine straw, 14″ × 14″ × 28″ bales.
• Delivery: Drop‑trailer or caged trailer, roof‑leak‑free, lockable; deliveries to Central Receiving, Florence, SC.
• Quantity & Timing: Estimated 7,000 bales per year; minimum 200 bales per order, max 400 bales on‑site; delivery within 5 work days of PO.
• Contract terms: Fixed‑price per bale, 1‑year base term with one optional renewal, insurance requirements, and various state preference certifications.