Des Moines Ionwave #W26-340

Des Moines Solicits Flower Bulbs for City Landscaping Projects

The City of Des Moines, Iowa, is seeking quotations for the supply and delivery of a wide variety of flower bulbs to multiple city locations for public landscaping projects. - Government Buyer: - City of Des Moines, Finance Department (Contact: June Nasby) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified suppliers of horticultural bulbs - Products Requested: - Large quantities and varieties of flower bulbs, including: - Tulipa 'Mondriaan' Mix (58,500 units) - Crocus 'Blue Moon' Mix (200 units) - Hyacinths 'Rainbow' Mix (1,000 units) - Multiple Narcissus varieties (e.g., 'large flower mix', 'Tahiti', 'Tete a Tete', 'Bridal Crown', 'British Gamble', 'Cum Laude', 'Pink Charm', 'Accent', 'Fortissimo', 'Replete') - Allium 'Globemaster' (various locations, total 550 units) - Fritillaria imperalis 'Lutea Mixima' (25 units) - Frittillaria rubra (200 units) - Leucojum aestivum 'Gravetye Giant' (500 units) - Crocus 'Sativus' (Saffron), Crocus 'Orange Monarch', Crocus large flowering mix - Tulipa 'Flag' Mix, Tulipa 'Lilac Wonder' (Bakeri), Tulipa 'Tom Pouce' - Quantities and sizes are specified for each variety - Notable Requirements: - Delivery to multiple city facilities, including Des Moines Water Works Park and Des Moines Municipal Service Center - Specific delivery weeks in October and November - Pricing must include all costs (freight, shipping, etc.) and remain firm for the initial contract term - Contractor responsible for safety, regulatory compliance, and property protection during delivery - Electronic-only bid submission, proof of insurance, and compliance with insurance/indemnification requirements - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term is one year, with up to five one-year extensions at the City's discretion

Description

The City of Des Moines is soliciting quotes from qualified companies for the purchase of flower bulbs. The procurement involves providing and delivering flowering bulbs to two locations. The contract term is initially one year, starting June 17, 2026, with the possibility of five one-year extensions. Responses must be submitted electronically by the specified deadline; other submission methods are not accepted.

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