Pine Straw Contract

The Aiken County Public School District is soliciting bids for the supply of pine straw bales. The District will primarily pick up the pine straw from the awarded vendor’s location, but would like to retain the option for the vendor to provide delivery services to the District as needed. The contract will be for a one-year term with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. The successful vendor shall furnish approximately 7,000 bales of slash pine straw twice per year. Key requirements include: • Type: Slash pine straw • Bale Size: Standard hand-tied bale, approximately 12” x 14” x 24” (about 1 ½ to 2 cubic feet) • Condition: Clean, dry, and free of debris or mold • Pickup and Delivery Requirements: The District will primarily pick up pine straw bales from the awarded vendor’s location as needed throughout the season(s) • The District would also like to retain the option for the awarded vendor to make both large and small deliveries to 61 Given Street, Aiken, SC 29805, if requested