The University of Central Arkansas is seeking bids for campus flowers. The contract period will begin July 1, 2026, and continue through June 30, 2027, with renewal options for up to seven additional years. Quantities are estimates and the university may order more or less. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, properly marked with the bid number and bidder's return address, by the bid due date of April 16, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. Bids cannot be faxed or emailed. All questions should be directed to ***@***. *. * university reserves the right to award to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder. Pricing is subject to negotiation with each contract renewal period. All bid prices shall include inside delivery to the designated building, floor, and room number during regular working hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a. m. to 4:00 p. m. ).
The contract period will begin July 1, 2026 and continue through to June 30, 2027.
The contractor shall be paid upon the completion of all of the following: 1 delivery and acceptance of the commodities or services, 2 submission of a properly itemized invoice, with the specified number of copies that reflect the contractpurchase order numbers, items, quantity and pricing 3 and the proper and legal processing of the invoice by the university.
The bidders hereby guarantee that everything furnished hereunder will be free from defects in design, workmanship and material, that if sold by drawing, sample or specifications, it will conform thereto and will serve the function for which it was furnished. The bidder further guarantees that if the items furnished hereunder are to be installed by the bidder, such items will function for which it was intended. The bidder also guarantees that all applicable laws have been complied with relating to construction, packaging, labeling, and registration. The bidders obligations, under this paragraph, shall survive for a minimum of one year from the date of delivery, unless otherwise specified herein.
The university of central arkansas reserves the right to award the items on this invitation for bid to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder.
The university of central arkansas reserves the right to accept or reject all or any part of a bid or any and all bids, to waive any informalities and minor technicalities and to award the bid to best serve the interest of the university and state of arkansas.
Backorders, default in promised delivery, or failure to meet the original specifications of the order will authorize the uca purchasing department to cancel the contract, or any portions of it, and procure the commodities, equipment andor services elsewhere and charge the full increase in expense, if any, to the defaulting contractor. Consistent failure to meet delivery datesrequirements may cause removal from the vendor listing or suspension of eligibility for any award.
Samples, or demonstrators, when requested, must be furnished free of expense to the university.