Pine Flake Shavings

North Carolina State University is seeking a vendor to provide premium pine flake shavings for the College of Veterinary Medicine. The university is looking for a blanket purchase order for a one-year contract with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The vendor must provide firm pricing for the first year, and any price increases for the second and third years must be submitted in writing at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the current pricing period. The vendor must also provide samples of the product, and the university reserves the right to reject any bid that does not meet the specifications. • The vendor must provide premium pine flake shavings that are remarkably low in dust and clean, free of any debris other than pine shavings. • The shavings must be high-heat processed to guard against mold and have no infectious pathogens present. • The shavings must be soft, supportive, and have a lofty texture. • The shavings must be ultra-compressed and packaged in approximately 8 cubic foot weather-resistant bags that can be compressed to 2.5 cubic feet. • The vendor must provide a consistent quality product with every load. • The vendor must deliver the product to the College of Veterinary Medicine, Equine & Farm Animal Veterinary Center, within 72 hours of order placement. • The vendor must provide a quote that includes the cost of the product, transportation charges, and any other applicable costs.