Furnish and Deliver Longleaf Pine Straw

The Southeastern Louisiana University is seeking bids to furnish and deliver Longleaf Pine straw on an as-needed basis, up to ten loads per year. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The bidder must provide the cost of transportation and handling in the unit price of the item offered, F.O.B. University, Hammond, LA. The bidder should also include illustrations and descriptive literature of the item offered for evaluation purposes. • The straw must originate exclusively from Longleaf Pine (Pinus palustris) and be fresh, dry, and clean, containing less than 1% by volume of sticks, cones, grass, and other debris. • The bales shall entirely fill a 53’ dry van enclosed semi-trailer, with approximately 2.5 cubic feet each, tightly baled, and approximately 1400 bales per load. • The entire semi-trailer will remain on site until the next delivery, approximately 3-4 months. • The bidder must provide proof of insurance, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and professional liability. • The contract may be extended for four additional 12-month periods at the same price, terms, and conditions, if mutually agreed upon by the University and the successful bidder.