The City of Des Moines is seeking quotes for the purchase and delivery of flower bulbs. Responses must be submitted electronically by June 18, 2026, 12:00 PM CT. Faxed, emailed, mailed, or hand-delivered responses will not be accepted. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible, and qualified bidder. Pricing must include all costs, including freight and shipping. The contract term is one year with potential for five one-year extensions. Payment terms are net 30 days after receipt of invoice and acceptance. The city is exempt from federal, state, and other taxes.
Deliveries are to be made to specified locations. For example, items for Des Moines Water Works Park are to be delivered during the week of November 2, 2026, and items for Des Moines Municipal Service Center during the week of October 19, 2026. Deliver to des moines water works park attach separate sheet des moines, ia **** to be delivered during the work week of november 2, 2026.
Payment shall be made within thirty 30 calendar days from receipt of proper invoice, after inspection and acceptance by the using department. following the acceptance, payment shall be made within thirty 30 calendar days from receipt of proper invoice.
The awarded bidder expressly warrants that all goods supplied shall be merchantable and conform to specifications, drawings, and other descriptions, and shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship. he awarded bidder expressly warrants that all goods supplied shall be merchantable within the meaning of section **** of the iowa code in effect on the date of the bid in the city of des moines, iowa. additionally, the goods shall conform to specifications, drawings, and other descriptions and shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship.
Award of this request for quote will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible, and qualified bidder. award of this request for quote will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible, and qualified bidder.
Quotes are solicited from qualified companies. Bidders are expected to fully inform themselves as to the conditions, requirements, and specifications before submitting a quote. he city of des moines is soliciting quotes from qualified companies for the purchase of flower bulbs per the terms, conditions, and specifications of this request for quote document.
Failure to deliver procured goods on time may result in cancellation of an order or termination of a contract at the option of the city. failure to deliver procured goods on time may result in cancellation of an order or termination of a contract at the option of the city.
Any contact initiated by the proposer or by a city representative, other than the procurement division representative, concerning this request for proposal is prohibited and may cause disqualification. any contact initiated by the proposer or by a city representative, other than the procurement division representative, concerning this request for proposal is prohibited. any such unauthorized contact may cause the disqualification of such proposers proposal from acceptance or consideration.