City of Holland 2026 flower bulb bid

The City of Holland is seeking bids for the purchase and delivery of 736,000 tulip bulbs and 900 miscellaneous bulbs. The bulbs are to be delivered to the Parks Department Warehouse by September 25, 2026. The bid must be submitted on the provided bid form and must include the price per bulb. The city reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. • The city will pay 80% of the cost of the bulbs 30 days after delivery and the remaining 20% after the bulbs have bloomed and the varieties have been approved. • The bidder must provide a bid that is irrevocable for 30 days from the date of the bid opening. • The city has a preference for local bidders, but this preference will only be applied if the local bidder's bid is within 2% of the lowest bid. • The city will not pay for any substituted bulbs unless written permission is given prior to shipping. • The bidder must provide a bid that includes all costs associated with furnishing and delivering the bulbs. • The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities in the bids received.