This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Raleigh, North Carolina. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Any deviation from specifications indicated herein must be clearly pointed out; otherwise, it will be considered that items offered are in strict compliance with these specifications, and bidder will be held responsible therefore. Deviations shall be explained in detail. The bidder shall not construe this paragraph as inviting deviation or implying that any deviation will be acceptable. As directed by statute, qualified bids will be evaluated and acceptance may be made of the lowest and best bid most advantageous to the University as determined upon consideration of such factors as: prices offered; the quality of the articles offered; the general reputation and performance capabilities of the bidders; the substantial conformity with the specifications and other conditions set forth in the bid; the suitability of the articles for the intended use; the related services needed; the date or dates of delivery and performance; and such other factors deemed by the University to be pertinent or peculiar to the purchase in question. Unless otherwise specified by the University or the bidder, the University reserves the right to accept any item or group of items on a multi-item bid. The University reserves the right to make partial, progressive or multiple awards: where it is advantageous to award separately by items; or where more than one supplier is needed to provide the contemplated requirements as to quantity, quality, delivery, service, geographical areas; other factors deemed by the University to be pertinent or peculiar to the purchase in question. Deadline for Questions is 12 noon 11/03/2022. All Questions must be submitted in writing, by Email to dmpantel@ncsu.edu NO PHONE CALLS ACCEPTED. The purpose of this bid is to procure pricing for mulch/pine straw and to create a blanket purchase order, or orders, for purchasing them as needed during the contract period. Blanket order(s) awards will cover a 1-year time period with the option to renew for four additional 1-year periods. Firm pricing is to be quoted for the first 1 year. Freight and any other miscellaneous charges must be included in item costs. Quantities to be ordered are unknown. no quantities or dollar amounts are guaranteed. Price increase requests must be submitted in writing to NCSU Purchasing Department no less than 60 days prior to requested effective date. No more than 3% or current CPI will be considered; no more than 1 increase per year. NCSU will place order(s) as needed by fax or phone for delivery within 1 - 2 business days. Sand samples may be required before delivery and NCSU reserves the right to cancel an order or refuse a delivery of product that does not meet the specifications. Delivery is to be to designated job sites at NC State University, Raleigh, NC between the hours of 6:00 am and 1:30 pm, Monday - Friday. No Saturday deliveries. Payment terms are Net not later than 30 days after receipt of correct invoice or acceptance of goods, whichever is later. The University is responsible for all payments to the contractor under the contract. Payment may be made by procurement card and it shall be accepted by the contractor for payment if the contractor accepts that card (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) from other customers. If payment is made by procurement card, then payment may be processed immediately by the contractor.