Description
This solicitation sought sealed bids for the supply, delivery, and placement of engineered wood fiber playground mulch and hardwood bark mulch for all sites within the School District of Pickens County. Vendors were required to submit unit‑price tables for delivered‑and‑installed, delivered‑only, and district‑pick‑up options, along with ASTM‑compliant certifications for engineered wood fiber. The district planned a one‑year contract with the possibility of up to four additional one‑year renewals. Although an intent to award was issued to Greenworks Recycling, Inc., the solicitation was later cancelled due to inadequate specifications and will be re‑issued.
• Scope: Provide ~3,060 cubic yards of mulch (engineered wood fiber and hardwood bark) with delivery and optional installation.
• Procurement: Open competition, single‑vendor award intended, then cancelled.
• Timeline: Bid deadline 2 Feb 2023; original award slated for 20 Feb 2023; cancellation notice issued 2 Mar 2023.