Grain Straw Mulch

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is requesting bids to establish an Agency Specific Term Contract for grain straw mulch delivery to NCDOT Divisions 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, and 12 under IFB #54-BD-PR34788, with bids due September 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET.

The scope covers furnishing and delivering grain straw mulch for roadside erosion control across seven locations in North Carolina. Material must be clean, dry, mold-free, and free from straw itch mites and noxious weeds; tightly baled in rectangular bales measuring 16–20 inches wide by 36–40 inches long by 12–16 inches deep, weighing 40–60 pounds per bale, and bound with bailing twine. Vendors must provide certification from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services or USDA if material originates from quarantined areas and test for straw itch mites prior to delivery. Bidders must be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State and eVP (Electronic Vendor Portal), submit a Certification of Financial Condition, comply with E-Verify requirements for employees, and provide at least three customer references.

Total estimated annual quantities are 1,515 tons distributed across divisions: Division 3 (90 tons), Division 4 (525 tons), Division 5 (300 tons), Division 7 (240 tons), Division 8 (240 tons), and Division 12 (120 tons). Pricing is submitted per ton, all-inclusive of delivery, handling, and transportation FOB Destination. Delivery timeframes are 30 consecutive calendar days after purchase order receipt for Divisions 3, 4, 5, 8, and 12, and 15 consecutive calendar days for Division 7. The contract term is three years from final execution.

Award will be made to the responsive bidder offering the lowest price meeting all product specifications. The State reserves the right to make separate awards to different vendors for individual line items or reject all bids. Written questions are due August 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET, with state responses by August 28, 2026.