Mulch Convenience Contract - 24

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The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Mulch Convenience Contract to obtain pricing and delivery information for Pine Bark Nuggets and Double Shredded Hardwood Mulch supplies for their campus grounds maintenance program. This state and local contracting opportunity is for the state of North Carolina, Guilford County, and the City of Greensboro. UNCG is seeking approximately 1,800 cubic yards of mulch annually, with 1,000 cubic yards each of the two specified mulch types. Vendors must submit samples by August 19, 2024, and quotes are due by August 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM EDT, with a virtual quote opening at 3:00 PM EDT on the same day. The contract will be awarded to the responsive vendor offering the lowest price that meets the stated requirements, and UNCG reserves the right to make separate awards or cancel the RFQ.

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UNCG encourages Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation and requires vendors to complete the HUB Supplemental Vendor Information form. The contract period is one year with two optional one-year renewal terms, but the specific contract value or budget range is not provided. Additionally, the RFQ does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no details on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.