Engineered Wood Fiber

The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB) 26.0025 for the procurement of Engineered Wood Fiber materials intended for use in district playgrounds. This is a goods procurement solicitation released on May 7, 2026, with a submission deadline of 2:00 P.M. local time on May 18, 2026. Sealed bids must be submitted through www.bidnetdirect.com, and proposals will be opened and read aloud publicly at 2:00 P.M. on May 18, 2026, via Zoom conference call. The procurement seeks to supply engineered wood fiber products for playground surfacing and safety applications across Ann Arbor Public Schools facilities. While specific technical specifications, quantity requirements, and detailed deliverable parameters are not outlined in the available advertisement, the solicitation establishes a competitive bidding process where qualified vendors may submit proposals. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals in whole or in part, waive any informalities or irregularities, and award the contract to the contractor submitting the best value bid at its sole discretion.

The available documentation does not specify any set-aside designations, minority or disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on the types of organizations eligible to respond to this procurement. No incumbent contractors, current service providers, or existing vendor relationships are identified in the solicitation materials. The advertisement contains no information regarding the contract award value, budget range, pricing terms, funding sources, or options for contract renewal. Interested vendors should review the complete bid documents available through www.bidnetdirect.com for comprehensive specifications, technical requirements, evaluation criteria, and any additional terms and conditions governing this procurement opportunity.