TAGRO Materials

The City of Tacoma is seeking vendors to provide “as‑needed” supplies of black bark, sand, and sawdust for the production of TAGRO, a biosolids‑based soil amendment. The contract is a 5‑year fixed‑price agreement (with an optional 5‑year extension) valued at roughly $4.72 million and requires vendors to meet strict material quality specifications, submit product samples for testing, and maintain robust insurance coverage. The successful vendor must be able to deliver materials quickly (within three working days of order) and adhere to delivery site requirements at the TAGRO facility. • Supply up to 27,000 cubic yds of black bark, 8,300 tons of sand, and 14,200 cubic yds of sawdust annually. • Meet detailed technical specifications (screen size, rock content, contaminant limits, etc.) and provide one‑gallon samples for each material. • Deliver materials to 2301 Cleveland Way, Tacoma, WA, using self‑discharging equipment for bark and within a 3‑day delivery window. • Provide “all‑inclusive” FOB‑destination pricing, maintain required insurance limits, and comply with city sustainability and environmental policies.