Specifications include, but are not limited to: Furnish longleaf pine straw as requested by the Facilities Management Department for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Furnish a minimum of 620 rolled bales of longleaf pine straw per load (more if larger trailer is used) throughout the year. Longleaf pine straw shall be delivered within 5 to 7 days following placement of order. Each rolled bale shale be “mesh-wrapped” and secured to ensure the transportation and handling of the rolled bale prior to installation. Pine straw will be fresh, bearing a bright color. Brittle, dry, or faded straw will be rejected. Pine straw shall be clean, free of weeds, grasses, sticks, and any other debris. Pine straw shall be delivered to the designated campus drop off point on an enclosed tractor trailer. Trailer(s) shall remain on the university campus until the next load(s) are delivered where upon full trailer(s) picked up.
