Description
The City of Mesa sought a three‑year supply contract for fine‑leaf perennial ryegrass seed to meet its landscaping and maintenance needs across several municipal sites. The contract required 30,600 lb of seed (approximately 612 × 50‑lb bags) meeting strict germination, purity, and weed‑seed standards, with deliveries to be made within 30 days of each order. Bids were to be submitted electronically, and qualified vendors would compete in a reverse auction to determine final unit prices. The solicitation was cancelled on June 10 2021 due to lack of responses.
• Product: Perennial ryegrass seed, 50‑lb bags, meeting detailed germination and purity specs.
• Quantity: 30,600 lb total (≈ 612 bags) over a 3‑year period.
• Delivery: Multiple city locations, FOB destination, freight prepaid, ≤ 30 days after order.
• Procurement method: Sealed bid with reverse auction (RFB), vendor registration required.
• Timeline (pre‑cancellation): Pre‑bid teleconference May 24, questions due June 2, bid deadline June 10, reverse auction slated for June 21.