FY27 Mulch

2026-11-03

Specifications : 1 . Specifications provided herein are for descriptive purposes to guide the vendor in interpreting the standard of quality , design and performance required . 2 . Bidder may choose to submit bids on one or all three types of mulch specified within the bid invitation : shredded rubber , wood or rubber mulch . Only bidding on one type of mulch will not disqualify any vendors . 3 . The successful bidder will be required to offer a surety of 100 % of the amount bid before a contract will be issued . The surety may take the form of a performance bond or irrevocable letter of bank credit naming the Christian County Board of Education as the payee in the event of failure to perform per the specifications set forth in this invitation . 4 . Each bid must include proof of insurance coverage for liability and property damage in an amount not less than $ 1 , 000 , 000 . The bid must include proof of Workers ’ Compensation insurance as applicable under Kentucky law . This insurance must be maintained during the course of the contract with the Christian County Board of Education . Loss of insurance coverage may result in immediate cancellation of the contract with the vendor . 5 . Before installing the material , the vendor must clear the areas to be improved of any accumulation of debris or rubbish at the site . Said rubbish shall include tree limbs , rocks and other items that may be a hazard if covered by materials . 6 . Before submitting a proposal , the Vendor shall visit and examine the site ( s ) to confirm the nature and scope of the work along with any special instructions concerning areas to be omitted , boundaries , special care areas , and measurement markings for depth of mulch . No work is to be sublet without written permission of the designee of the Christian County Board of Education . 7 . Vendor shall begin work starting immediately after the award of the bid is announced and approved by the Board of Education . 8 . All mulched playground areas will be filled at least to the fill marks designated at each location . 9 . Vendor shall furnish all materials , labor , equipment , tools , and supplies to complete the job . 10 . Each school will be considered one location for bid . 11 . All playground areas currently containing mulch will be recoated with new mulch to the proper height . Each area will have a proper fill marking on the equipment for the depth of the mulch to be completed , which will be provided by the Christian County Board of Education ’ s representative . 12 . The locations for bid are as follows : a . Crofton Elementary ; b . Indian Hills Elementary ; c . Freedom Elementary ; d . Millbrooke Elementary ; e . Pembroke Elementary ; f . Sinking Fork Elementary ; g . South Christian Elementary ; h . MLK Early Learning Center

Kentucky

2026-05-08