ITQ 2026-14 Christmas Trees

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee issued an Invitation to Quote (ITQ 2026‑14) for the procurement of 188 fresh cut Christmas trees (10‑12 ft, U.S. Premium Grade) to be delivered to two municipal parks in November 2026. Vendors must submit a unit price and indicate whether delivery is included; the evaluation combines species rank, total price with delivery, past performance, proximity, and delivery inclusion. After three addenda, the final submission‑opening date was extended to August 18 2026, and delivery trucks may be open‑bed or refrigerated. The contract was ultimately awarded to SiteOne. • Required product: 188 cut trees of a single species (chosen from 26 options) meeting U.S. Premium Grade standards. • Delivery: Preferred to two park locations on Nov 16‑17 2026; delivery may be performed on open‑bed or refrigerated trucks, unloading provided by the city. • Evaluation: Weighted scoring (30 % species rank, 30 % price w/ delivery, 20 % past performance, 10 % proximity, 10 % delivery inclusion). • Award: Single‑vendor award to SiteOne; contract price expected in the $22‑$40 k range based on submitted bids.