NIGP 33560: Organic Base (Including Manure and Guano)

NIGP 33560 Organic Base (Including Manure and Guano), an Item code, describes products and materials that state and local governments procure for grounds maintenance, turf establishment, and soil amendment work — primarily fertilizers, compost, sand mixes, drainage stone, sod, and specialized turf maintenance materials supplied on an as-needed basis. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code include municipal parks and recreation departments, township grounds-maintenance operations, and municipally operated facilities such as country clubs and golf courses. Work is typically solicited through IFB notices with fixed technical specifications, delivery requirements, and contract terms ranging from one to three years with renewal options at the buyer's discretion. Bidders commonly propose manufacturer-certified product substitutions provided they submit full technical documentation and written clarification of deviations from the stated specifications. Suppliers bear delivery costs within the quoted price; separate fuel surcharges and delivery premiums are not permitted.

Pennsauken Township, New Jersey posted a recent IFB (2026BID12) on August 13, 2026 for turf supplies to the Pennsauken Country Club, with bids due August 27, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. via the Township's eProcurement Portal. The solicitation covered fertilizers, sand mixes, compost, drainage stone, and sod on an as-needed basis, with quantities estimated from annual consumption but not binding as minimums or maximums. The contract term was two years with extension options at the Township's discretion, and the Township reserved the right to award individual line items separately to different bidders and to reject items determined to be of poor quality within 30 days of receipt. All deliveries were required at a single site address with delivery included in the price. Geographic activity under this code appears concentrated in the Northeast, with recent procurement focused on municipal grounds management and recreational facilities.