Bulk and Bagged Mulch and Soil Conditioners

The City of Cincinnati is seeking qualified vendors to supply a broad range of soil‑conditioning products—including bulk hardwood mulch, colored mulch, wood‑fiber playground surfacing, bagged mulches, pine bark, pine straw, and a garden top‑soil mix—on a 12‑month term contract with up to two optional one‑year renewals. Quantities are estimated for the year (e.g., 4,500 cu yd of brown bulk mulch, 2,200 bags of brown bagged mulch, 1,500 bales of pine straw, etc.). Vendors must provide unit pricing, may elect to include delivery (delivery may influence award), must maintain local stock in the Greater Cincinnati area, and must meet IPEMA certification for wood‑fiber products. The contract includes a 1 % administrative fee, insurance requirements (general liability, automobile, workers’ comp, etc.), and a 3 % Women‑Business‑Enterprise subcontracting goal. Bids are submitted electronically through the VSS portal by the extended deadline of August 18, 2026. • Supply of bulk and bagged mulch, wood‑fiber, pine bark, pine straw, and top‑soil mix for city departments. • Estimated annual quantities exceed 4,000 cu yd for bulk mulch and hundreds of bags/bales for other items. • Delivery optional but may be a deciding factor; minimum order > 100 cu yd, delivery charge $150 (or $370 for sub‑minimum trips). • Required certifications: IPEMA for wood‑fiber, insurance per Form 160, and compliance with M/WBE reporting (3 % WBE goal). • Electronic bid submission via City of Cincinnati VSS portal; all forms and pricing spreadsheets must be completed and uploaded.