TAGRO Materials

The City of Tacoma Environment and Public Works Department is soliciting bids under solicitation ES26-0121F to establish one or more as-needed contracts for the supply of black bark, sand, and sawdust for TAGRO Operations. With an estimated value of 4,720,000 dollars, the contract seeks to secure annual quantities of approximately 27,000 cubic yards of black bark, 8,300 tons of sand, and 14,200 cubic yards of sawdust. The initial term is five years starting January 1, 2027, with a mutual option to extend for an additional five years. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidders based on price per ton or cubic yard, material availability, and the quality of product blending to create a superior TAGRO product. Materials must adhere to strict technical and safety standards, including U.S. 40 CFR 503 for black bark and specific Salmonella sp. density limits for sand. Deliveries are to be made to the TAGRO Facility in Tacoma, Washington, preferably within three working days of an order, with black bark requiring self-discharging equipment. The contract is funded via Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from the Department of the Treasury and requires compliance with the Clean Air Act, the Solid Waste Disposal Act, and various federal non-discrimination and labor laws. Late deliveries exceeding five calendar days are subject to liquidated damages of 250 dollars per working day.