Description
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) is seeking a qualified vendor to furnish, deliver, and unload Red Oak hardwood mulch for the North Carolina Zoo on an as‑needed basis over a three‑year period. The mulch will be used for aesthetic landscaping, habitat maintenance, weed control, and erosion control. The contract calls for approximately 1,920 cubic yards per year (total ~5,760 cubic yards) delivered in roughly 80‑cubic‑yard truckloads (about two truckloads per month). Bids must be submitted electronically via the NC e‑Procurement Ariba Sourcing Tool by September 10, 2026, with questions due by September 1, 2026. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder that meets all specifications and certification requirements. The contract term is three years beginning September 1, 2026 (or later if execution is delayed).