As-Needed Trees & Plants

The City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine Department is requesting bids on an as-needed supply of trees, shrubs, ground cover, and related horticultural materials under ITB PR-26-772, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. PST via the LongBeachBuys portal. A local preference of up to 10 percent reduction in bid price evaluation applies to Long Beach-based businesses with current valid business licenses and seller's permits, capped at fifty thousand dollars per bid. Debarment certification and Equal Benefits Ordinance compliance are mandatory.

The scope requires the vendor to supply materials on an as-needed basis with 24-hour delivery following order placement and to maintain nursery or growing grounds within an eleven-mile radius of the City's maintenance yard to enable on-site quality inspection. All-inclusive pricing must incorporate shipping, handling, unloading, pick-up, and inside delivery; no additional charges for restocking, service charges for defective items, minimum orders, fuel surcharges, or environmental fees are permitted. Pricing shall be firm for the contract term unless the City specifically authorizes adjustments.

The contract term is an initial two years with three optional one-year renewals, not to exceed five years total. The vendor must maintain commercial general liability of not less than one million dollars per occurrence and two million dollars general aggregate; workers' compensation as required by California Labor Code; and automobile liability of one million dollars combined single limit. All materials must comply with California labor code prevailing wage requirements and applicable safety regulations. Payment is issued within thirty calendar days of invoice submission based on services rendered and delivery acceptance. Questions are due August 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. PST, with responses posted September 3, 2026. Bid opening and contractor selection occur between September and October 2026, with contract execution anticipated between October and December 2026.