Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1.Straw Specifications:The long leaf pine straw should have ten (10) to twelve (12) inch long needles.Straw shall be fresh, hand raked, free of sticks, pine cones, weeds, and/or litter.Straw shall be clean and red in color with adequate moisture for appearance. Aged, discolored, ordeteriorated straw is not acceptable.The University reserves the right to refuse any straw bales that are not of premium quality.2.Bale Size and Coverage:The long leaf pine straw shall be tightly baled and tied with string.Nominalsizeofabaleofpinestrawshallbe14”x14”x28”packed.A bale of pine straw should cover sixty (60) square feet, with a nominal thickness, when spread, of two(2) inches.3.Drop Trailers or Cage Trailers:Contractor shall deliver bales of pine straw on a drop trailer or caged trailer.Totally enclosed drop trailers or caged trailers shall be well maintained with lockable access doors/gates.Drop trailers must not leak through the roof.Caged trailer shall have a tarp cover adequate to protect the straw from weather.4.Loading of Pine Straw Bales on Trailer - shall be in a manner that University personnel can verify deliverycount without unloading.5.Delivery Specifications:The University will order a minimum of 200 bales for each order.When notified, vendor shall deliver load within five working days.The University does not desire for more than 400 bales to be on site at any given time unless specified otherwise by a designated member of the Grounds Maintenance Department.