Opportunity
West Virginia CGI Advantage 4 #ARFQ-0211-GSD2200000023-1
One-Time Purchase of Tulip Bulbs for Fall Planting – West Virginia General Services Division
Posted
August 23, 2021
Respond By
September 07, 2021
Identifier
ARFQ-0211-GSD2200000023-1
NAICS
424930
This procurement opportunity involves the West Virginia General Services Division's one-time purchase of tulip bulbs for fall planting in USDA Zone 6. - Government Buyer: - West Virginia General Services Division (state agency) - Products Requested: - Four groups of tulip bulbs (Groups A, B, C, D), totaling 46,700 bulbs - Group A: 17,000 bulbs, Red/Yellow Cubed blend (or equal), early/mid/late bloom schedule - Group B: 7,600 bulbs, Trifecta blend (or equal), early/mid/late bloom schedule - Group C: 11,600 bulbs, Triathlon blend (or equal), early/mid/late bloom schedule - Group D: 10,500 bulbs, Threedom blend (or equal), early/mid/late bloom schedule - All bulbs must be at least 12 cm in size, with plant heights of 15" to 22" - Bulbs must be prepackaged and labeled by color and bloom time - Bulbs must be suitable for USDA Zone 6 and capable of blooming for at least 2-3 seasons - Unique Requirements: - Delivery must occur in time for fall planting season, specifically to 215 Piedmont Road, Charleston, WV 25301 - Detailed specifications for color blends, bloom schedules, bulb size, and packaging - Award is based on lowest overall total cost meeting all specifications - No specific OEMs or bulb brands are named; "or equal" blends are acceptable - Estimated contract value is modest, reflecting a one-time bulk purchase of bulbs
Description
This solicitation is issued by the West Virginia Department of Administration for the purchase of tulip bulbs for fall planting. The procurement includes multiple groups of tulip bulbs (Groups A, B, C, and D) with specified quantities and detailed specifications for each group. The bulbs must meet certain size, bloom time, and color requirements suitable for USDA Zone 6. Bidders are invited to submit their responses by September 7, 2021, and the contract will be awarded based on the lowest overall total cost meeting the specifications.