Replace playground rubber mulch at U.S. EPA RTP

Solicitation 68HERF26Q0134 is a firm-fixed price request for quotes from the Environmental Protection Agency for the removal of rubber mulch and the installation of engineered wood fiber at the First Environments Early Learning Center within the Research Triangle Park campus in Durham, North Carolina. The scope of work involves removing approximately 146 cubic yards of rubber mulch from four fall zones totaling 4,715 square feet and installing an estimated 175 cubic yards of 100% virgin wood fiber. Installation requires excavating 10 to 15 inches deep, placing a base layer and geotextile filter fabric, and ensuring an initial fluffed depth of 12 inches to reach a final compacted depth of at least 9 inches with a 1% slope for drainage. The period of performance is scheduled from November 1, 2026, through December 16, 2026. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561730. Award will be based on the lowest price, provided the offeror passes a technical evaluation of the proposed mulch and filter fabric. To be considered responsive, vendors must submit documentation specifying the brand and type of mulch, verifying compliance with ASTM F1292, F2075, and F1951-21 standards. All quotes must be submitted via SAM/FBO by 2:00pm ET on October 21, 2026. The successful contractor will be required to maintain SAM registration, utilize the Invoice Processing Platform for billing, and adhere to Buy American and Service Contract Labor Standards.