What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Columbus Consolidated Government seeks bids for landscape materials, including pine straw, wheat straw, and hay. These materials will be supplied on an as-needed basis for use by Park Services, Public Works, and Cooperative Extension departments. Bids must be submitted electronically via OpenBids by December 2, 2026, at 2:30 PM Eastern Time. A virtual bid opening will occur on the same day. Vendors are responsible for checking the Purchasing Division’s webpage for any addenda. Required submission documents include a bid form, pricing pages, conflict of interest affidavit, and insurance checklist. Vendors must also provide a business license and W-9 form.
Scope of work
- Supply pine straw on an as needed basis
- Supply wheat straw on an as needed basis
- Supply hay on an as needed basis
- Deliver landscape materials to applicable City addresses as specified on orders
- Provide landscape items that are clean, fresh, tightly baled, and free of sticks, stones, leaves, debris, and fire ants
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications, including price and measurable evaluation criteria | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified vendors capable of meeting product specifications and delivery terms
- Current copy of City of Columbus Business License (for Muscogee County vendors), active Articles of Incorporation, or business license from home state
- Ability to satisfy contract insurance requirements and provide evidence of coverage
Documents to include with your response
- Form 1: Bid Form
- Form 2: Pricing Pages
- Form 3: Communication Concerning This Solicitation
- Form 4: Conflict of Interest Affidavit
- Form 5: Federal Compliance
- Form 6: Addenda Acknowledgement Page
- Form 7: Contract Signature Page
- Form 8: Insurance Checklist
- Business License
- Form W-9 (Rev 2024)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via OpenBids
- Instructions
- Responses must be submitted electronically through OpenBids. Vendors must submit one single PDF file of their submittal using the Bidder Response ALL Documents function. Zip files are not acceptable.