Agenda Item Wording:
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Award annual contract for engineered wood fiber to various city playground sites - Authorize the City Manager to award contract to Air Applied Mulch, of Wilton, CA, for an annual amount not to exceed amount of $45,000.
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Deadline for Action: 1/20/2026
Submitting Department: Parks and Recreation Department
Contact Name and Phone Number: Daryl Tillman, Park Maintenance Supervisor 559-713-4435 daryl.tillman@visalia.gov; Zach Huff, Urban Forestry Supervisor 559-713-4295 zach.huff@visalia.gov; Ivan Nicar, Parks and Facilities Manager 559-713-4564 ivan.nicar@visalia.gov; Jason Glick, Parks and Recreation Director 559-713-4042 jason.glick@visalia.gov
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommend that the City Council authorize the award of an annual contract for engineered wood fiber supply services to Air Applied Mulch, of Wilton, CA, for an annual amount not to exceed $45,000.00.
Summary:
The City of Visalia maintains 51 playgrounds in its neighborhood and pocket parks. These playgrounds routinely need replenishing of engineered wood fiber as safety fall surfacing. To remain compliant with current standards and manufacturer recommendations, the playgrounds must maintain a specific level of surfacing ensuring fall attenuation and compliance with ADA requirements. The cost of this contract is budgeted annually in the appropriate divisions that use this contract.
Background Discussion:
On September 2, 2025, and September 9, 2025, the City solicited bids by advertising in the Visalia Times-Delta with the RFB posted on Bid-Net. The City also mailed RFB notices, inviting vendors to participate in this bidding process.
On October 1, 2025, the City received bids from one (1) vendor, Air Applied Mulch. Staff have reviewed the bid for calculation errors and conformance with specifications outlined in the RFB.
BIDDER SUMMARY
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Annual cost
Cost per yard
Air Applied Mulc...
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