Engineered Wood Fiber for Playgrounds

This contract provides Fairfax County Public Schools (and participating Fauquier County entities) with a comprehensive supply‑and‑install program for engineered wood fiber playground mulch and related landscape materials. The vendor delivers, installs, and maintains mulch on school playgrounds, and also offers delivery‑only options and occasional organic compost. Key performance metrics include material specifications (ASTM standards), delivery timelines (5 business days routine, 48 hours emergency), and monthly invoicing. The agreement is a firm‑fixed‑price, five‑year term (including up to three one‑year renewal options) with a net‑30 payment schedule. • Scope: up to 8,400 yds of engineered wood fiber mulch per year, 2,000 yds double‑shredded hardwood mulch, optional compost, and associated blowing/installation services. • Pricing: unit‑price schedule left blank for the vendor; the contract is awarded to the lowest responsive bidder. • Administration: FCPS Procurement Services manages the contract; all bids were submitted via the Bonfire portal, and the contract is subject to standard FCPS and Virginia procurement regulations (insurance, drug‑free workplace, small‑business preferences, etc.).