Weed Barrier Fabric

Portage County, Wisconsin, through its Purchasing Department, is seeking bids to establish a contract for weed barrier fabric for the Central Wisconsin Windshed Partnership Group (CWWP) located at the Hancock Agricultural Research Station. The procurement specifically requests two roll sizes of black woven polypropylene weed barrier fabric with colored guide stripes: 70 rolls measuring 10' x 300' and 25 rolls measuring 6' x 750'. Bids were due by 2:00 PM on June 25, 2018, with a public bid opening at the Portage County Purchasing Department office in Stevens Point. Bidders must demonstrate three years of experience providing weed barrier fabric and landscaping staples, and submit three references from comparable-sized institutions served within the past two years. The county will award the contract to the lowest-cost responsive and responsible bidder, considering factors such as delivery timeliness, energy efficiency, acquisition costs, transportation, warranties, and maintenance fees. All required documentation, including a Signature and Authority Affidavit Form, References Sheet, Bid Offer Form, and manufacturer's warranty statement, must be submitted in original and copy form.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bid prices must remain firm for 60 calendar days following the bid opening and include all associated charges such as freight, packing, transportation, fuel, and insurance on an FOB Destination Freight Included basis. Portage County is tax-exempt and will provide its CES number ES 43251 to vendors. The county utilizes DocuSign for electronic contract execution at no cost to the awarded bidder, with payment terms allowing 30 days for invoice review and processing. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the procurement involves the purchase of 95 total rolls of weed barrier fabric, suggesting a moderate-value contract. Delivery to the Hancock Agricultural Research Station is desired immediately following purchase order receipt, indicating a swift implementation timeline for the selected vendor.