Daffodil Bulbs

The City of Raleigh is requesting sealed bids for approximately 260,000 daffodil bulbs under ITB 274-2027-02-AH, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT and public bid opening at 2:15 p.m. the same day at the Raleigh Municipal Building.

The scope requires 12–15 cm bulbs in four varieties — Carlton, Mount Hood, Ice Follies, and Gigantic Star — divided evenly at approximately 65,000 bulbs each, suitable for southeastern naturalization in North Carolina's climate. Delivery must occur within three weeks of purchase order receipt to the City of Raleigh Parks Maintenance facility at 408 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27606. This is a one-time purchase with no renewal options.

All unit prices must be firm and inclusive of shipping, handling, packaging, and delivery on an FOB destination basis, with taxes excluded from bid pricing and itemized separately on invoices. Payment terms are Net 30 days from invoice receipt or upon acceptance of goods, whichever is later. The City is exempt from Federal Excise Tax but subject to North Carolina State Sales Tax and Wake County taxes.

Bidders must provide at least three references demonstrating prior supply of similar goods and quantities, complete a Non-Discrimination Assurances form, and certify compliance with Iran Divestment Act and Israel Boycott requirements. Submissions require two complete hard-copy sets and one electronic version on USB, sealed in an envelope clearly labeled with bid number and bidder information. No email or fax submissions are accepted, and late bids will not be opened or considered.

The deadline for bidder questions is August 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The anticipated award date is September 10, 2026. The City reserves the right to award to one or multiple bidders and to reject any or all bids.