***MARKET RESEARCH ONLY*** MULCH, COMPOST

The City of Los Angeles General Services Department is issuing a market‑research‑only Request for Quote (RFQ) to obtain pricing and availability information for mulch and compost products. This solicitation is intended to gather data that will inform future procurement decisions for landscaping and environmental maintenance projects across the city. Bidders will submit their quotes electronically via the LA Vendor Self‑Service portal by the stated deadline. No contractual award is implied at this stage; the city will use the responses for internal analysis only. • Commodity: Mulch and compost (landscaping material) • Type: Market‑research RFQ – no guarantee of award • Submission method: Online via LA VSS portal (public access available) • Deadline: 1 September 2026, 6:00 PM PT • Required information: Unit price, bulk pricing tiers, delivery lead times, product specifications, and any applicable certifications (e.g., organic, recycled) • Evaluation: Solely for data collection; price competitiveness and vendor capability will be reviewed for future contracts.