Mulch and Mulch Blow-in Services

The City of Newport News is seeking bids from qualified firms to provide International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA) certified Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF) Playground Chips that can be blown into playgrounds with a self-contained blower truck. The contract will be for a one-year period with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. The contractor will be required to deliver the mulch within seven calendar days of the order date and install it using a self-contained mulch blower truck. The city maintains 28 school sites and 22 park locations where the contractor will be required to provide the services. • The contractor must provide IPEMA certified EWF playground chips • The contractor must deliver the mulch within seven calendar days of the order date • The contractor must install the mulch using a self-contained mulch blower truck • The contractor must be able to access Fort Eustis to reach a designated school site on the base • The contractor must notify school office personnel and provide an explanation of work and projected time of completion before starting work at school sites during normal school hours