Bark Blowing Services

The County of Sacramento Department of Regional Parks is seeking a contractor to provide bark blowing services for playgrounds at six different park and community center locations, including Mather Park, Gibson Ranch Park, Hood Community Park, Herald Park, Dr. Paul Barns Park, and Jean Harvie Community Center. This Request for Proposal (RFP) #2024-RFP-0445 solicits qualified contractors to deliver and spread engineered wood fiber chips across these sites. The initial contract term is one year, with the potential for four additional one-year extensions. Proposals must be electronically submitted through https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/saccounty by January 24, 2025, at 5:00 pm, with questions from potential bidders due by January 13, 2025. The evaluation process will prioritize pricing, with other factors such as ability to meet RFP requirements, contractor experience, and insurance compliance assessed on a pass/fail basis. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, equipment, and materials, work during specified hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm), and maintain safe and clean work environments.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types were explicitly mentioned in the documentation, contractors will be required to provide detailed pricing based on cost per cubic yard of new ASTM-certified engineered wood fiber chips. The pricing must comprehensively include all associated costs such as labor, travel, mileage, and fuel. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, suggesting a competitive procurement approach. Though a specific budget range was not disclosed, the scope involves bark blowing services across multiple county park locations, indicating a potentially substantial contract value. Prospective contractors must demonstrate capability to safely and efficiently complete the work, coordinate effectively with county staff, and protect existing site infrastructure during service delivery.