151144-Bulk Hardwood Plant Markers, 12 in x and 8 more items

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University awarded a contract to Gemplers Inc. on October 12, 2026, with a cumulative value of $1,436.77. The contract, identified as A208_P4855128, encompasses the procurement and delivery of horticultural and landscaping supplies to Anna Riddlehoover at the institution. The line items include bulk hardwood plant markers (15 packages at $61.55 per package), Gemplers 28-inch standard loppers (3 units at $26.99 each), field marking flags in red and white variants (8 units total at $11.42 each), and associated gardening tools including a Felco 906 sharpening tool with carbide stone ($15.29). The order also includes two unspecified Gemplers products in medium and large sizes ($8.09 each) and fluorescent marking flags ($17.72 per package).

The contract includes a shipping charge of $292, which represents a significant portion of the total contract value. All items are designated for delivery to the specified recipient at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Virginia. No distinct contract period is specified in the award documentation beyond the award date. This procurement represents a routine supplies purchase for institutional horticultural or grounds maintenance operations.