Supply and Delivery of Topsoil - Black Earth

The Chicago Park District awarded a contract to KLF Enterprises, Inc. for the supply and delivery of topsoil (black earth) to locations throughout the district. The contract has an initial term of two years, with options to extend for up to three additional one-year terms. The contract requires the vendor to provide all equipment, fuel, labor, materials, transportation, trucks, vehicles, and any/all other services necessary to supply and deliver topsoil (black earth) in accordance with the terms and conditions of the specification. Key aspects of the contract include: * The vendor must maintain an inventory of at least 10 loads (25 cu. yd. per load) of the specified materials to ensure delivery of material ordered from stock within 24 hours. * Deliveries are to be made Monday through Friday, between 6:30 am and 8:00 am, unless otherwise approved by the CPD Project Manager. * The vendor must notify the CPD Project Manager by telephone 24 hours in advance of the scheduled delivery and provide a written statement detailing the location of properties from which topsoil (black earth) is to be obtained. * The contract includes provisions for price escalation, price reduction, and termination, as well as requirements for compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Some of the key points from the technical specifications include: * The topsoil (black earth) must be uniform in color and texture, free from grass roots, sod, weeds, rocks, stiff clay, clods, or any other substance undesirable to plant growth. * The topsoil (black earth) must consist of weathered surface soils (A horizon) and be free of hard fragments and stones larger than one inch across, objectionable salts, partially disintegrated debris, or noxious weeds (including weed seed) and plants. * The topsoil (black earth) material must contain at least 2 percent natural organic matter as determined by loss on ignition of moisture-free samples dried and tested in accordance with the most current methods of the Association of Official Agricultural Chemists. The contract was awarded through a competitive bidding process, with KLF Enterprises, Inc. submitting the lowest responsive and responsible bid. The contract is subject to the availability and appropriation of funds, and the CPD reserves the right to terminate the contract in whole or in part, without showing cause, upon giving written notice to the awardee.