The contract is for the supply, delivery, and installation of plant materials, including catalog and plant material. The contract was awarded to multiple vendors, and the prices quoted are firm unless otherwise stated. The contract period is from October 6, 2021, to October 5, 2023. The vendors are required to make their products and county contract prices available to all local government jurisdictions that are enrolled in the county's registered cooperative programs. Some key points to note are:
* The vendors must accept written purchase orders or authorized verbal requests from authorized personnel.
* Emergency deliveries must be made within 24 hours of receipt of a telephone request from authorized personnel.
* Participants are authorized to accept only those items covered by the county contract.
* Compliance with this requirement is a joint responsibility of the participant and the vendor.
Some benefits of this contract include:
* The contract provides a list of approved vendors for plant materials, making it easier for local government jurisdictions to find reliable suppliers.
* The contract includes a pricing structure that is firm unless otherwise stated, which can help to simplify the procurement process.
* The contract requires vendors to make their products and county contract prices available to all local government jurisdictions, which can help to promote transparency and fairness in the procurement process.