RFB-043-026 Landscaping Supplies

The East Irondequoit Central School District is seeking landscaping supplies through a Request for Bid (RFB-043-026) for the 2025-2026 school year, covering Monroe County, New York. The procurement involves multiple landscaping and grounds maintenance materials, including specific grass seed varieties (Perennial Rye and Sport Turf), athletic field markers, soil conditioners, fertilizers, artificial turf infill, and engineered wood fiber playground mulch. The bid requires delivery of 100 yards of mulch to two primary schools: Helendale Road Primary School and Ivan Green Primary School. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including Non-Collusive Bidding Certification and Iranian Divestment Act Certification, with detailed unit and extended pricing for each item. The bid opening is scheduled for May 15, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., with pricing to be held from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The school district reserves the right to reject all bids and potentially utilize State, County, or Piggyback contracts if more financially advantageous.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must provide detailed product specifications, with substitute grass seed varieties subject to district approval and required to meet specific standards. The playground mulch must comply with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines. While no specific budget range is provided, the comprehensive nature of the bid suggests a substantial procurement value covering multiple landscaping materials for the entire school district. Vendors must demonstrate capability to provide high-quality, specification-compliant products and ensure timely delivery to designated school locations. The district's evaluation will likely focus on product quality, pricing, compliance with technical specifications, and overall value proposition for the school's landscaping and grounds maintenance needs.