How to bid on Capitol Complex mulch for South Carolina’s Department of Administration

What the Department is buying

The Department of Administration’s Division of Facilities Management is seeking quotes for 450 cubic yards of no-dye, double-hammered hardwood mulch.

Deliveries are to the South Carolina Capitol Complex in Columbia, in loads of 80 to 100 cubic yards every three to four business days. Deliveries are expected to begin around February 1, 2027, with dates and times coordinated with the horticulture manager.

Key date and deadline

The RFQ was published October 22, 2026. Quotes are due November 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

Submit your quote before the deadline and follow the instructions in the solicitation documents. The provided information does not specify what happens to late quotes.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit suppliers that can provide no-dye, double-hammered hardwood mulch and arrange recurring deliveries of 80 to 100 cubic yards to the Capitol Complex in Columbia.

How to access the solicitation and respond

Click “View original source” to open the ad in the South Carolina Business Opportunities Online Edition. The ad identifies where the full solicitation is posted; viewing it is public and does not require an account.

Get the solicitation documents from the location named in the ad, then follow their instructions for preparing and submitting your response. The supplied details say to email quotes to [email protected]. The listed point of contact is Elsie Montgomery at [email protected].

Prepare a clear, competitive quote

State clearly that your quote is for 450 cubic yards of no-dye, double-hammered hardwood mulch. Make sure your pricing and delivery plan address loads of 80 to 100 cubic yards every three to four business days, beginning around February 1, 2027.

Review the solicitation documents for any additional submission requirements. Check that your quote is complete, uses the requested format, and is sent to the stated email address before the deadline.