Coastal Carolina University seeks a source to provide and deliver long leaf pine straw bales on an as-requested basis per specifications provided in the Invitation For Bid. The estimated number of bales during a potential three-year contract would be thirty thousand (30,000). The contract was awarded to Smith Straw Service for a total potential value of $135,000.00. Key points to consider include:
• The contract term is from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028, with an initial contract period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
• The contractor should not perform work on or incur any costs associated with the contract prior to the effective date of the contract and the receipt of a purchase order.
• The contract was awarded through an Invitation For Bid (IFB) process, and the solicitation document is available for viewing.
• The university reserves the right to protest the award, and any protests must be submitted in writing within the specified timeframe.