Greenhouse Management Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the services, but it mentions an anticipated award date of August 2026 and a five-year ordering period for the contract. The contractor shall ensure a planting success rate of 95 survival and the ability to plant up to 150,000 trees in a single planting season.

The bid notice states that the contract will be a firm fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) type. The award will be made to Greenheart Farms, Inc. on a sole source basis. The notice indicates that information received from interested parties will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

The contractor's unique qualifications shall include the ability to propagate from seed or cutting specific plant species, maintain greenhouse facilities capable of housing a large number of plants, and be able to ship plants to planting sites in protective containers. The contractor must also ensure a planting success rate of 95% survival and have the ability to use machinery for planting as well as experience in hand planting. They must also demonstrate experience performing planting operations under adverse conditions.

The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the sole source award. However, interested parties are requested to submit a capability statement prior to May 6, 2026.

The IDIQ ceiling is estimated to be $6,000,****.

The bid notice states that proposals are due by May 15, 2026, at 5:00 p. m. Pacific Time. The notice also mentions that late submittals will not be accepted.

The bid notice states that the county uses a competitive negotiation process, wherein the qualifications and experience of each proposal are evaluated as they relate to the scope of work. The selection criteria include general company and individual experience, demonstrated understanding of relevant objectives and requirements, demonstrated knowledge of laws, rules and regulations concerning scope of work, scope of work that could be performed clearly identified, ability to provide high-quality, cost-effective services, demonstrated ability to meet insurance requirements, and demonstrated ability to engage in iterative, flexible process.

The bid notice requires proposals from qualified contractors to retain an experienced and qualified consulting firm to provide specified planning and technical support services. The selection criteria also detail specific qualifications related to company and individual experience, understanding of objectives, knowledge of regulations, and ability to provide quality services.

The bid notice states that any objections to the terms and conditions not made prior to or with submission of the proposal will be considered waived.

The bid closing datetime is April 08, 2026, 3:00 PM. Delivery quoted must be stated in terms of work days after receipt of the order.

The bid states that price quoted shall be f. o. b. delivered to the place designated on purchase order. No other terms will be acceptable.

The contractor must have experience with and carry insurance for working on a glass greenhouse roof, and must possess all necessary equipment for accessing and working on the glass roof.

The bid mentions that any contractor or subcontractor who is deemed to have made a false statement shall be declared to have acted in default of its contract and shall be subject to the remedies for default contained in its contract.

The contractor will schedule all visits with the greenhouse manager at ****.

If a potential bidder does not notify the division of purchases and supplies in advance of the bid opening date of any possible discrepancy, then any such discrepancy or erratum cannot be the basis for a protest of award.