Wetland & Riparian Plants

The City of Milpitas issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of wetland and riparian plants for the Wrigley Ford Creek project. The contract was awarded to Acterra Native Plant Nursery based on low bid. The plants are to be delivered between January 1, 2012, and February 29, 2012. The nursery is responsible for collecting plant propagules from individuals located within Santa Clara County, and the City maintains the right to make periodic inspections of the plant material. Key features of the contract include: • The procurement of various plant species, including Aesculus californica, Artemisia douglasiana, and Quercus agrifolia. • The requirement for the nursery to collect plant propagules from sites with similar environmental conditions to the project site. • The City's right to reject any plant materials not meeting the specifications or lacking healthy vigor. • The nursery's responsibility to replace rejected plant materials at no additional charge to the City.