Fall 2026 Tulip Bulbs

The West Virginia Department of Administration, General Services Division is requesting quotes for 43,000 fall 2026 tulip bulbs through ARFQ GSD2700000012, with bids due August 11, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. and questions due August 4, 2026 at noon.

The procurement spans five distinct groups totaling 43,000 bulbs: Group A (17,000 bulbs) in red, yellow cubed, and vase-shaped varieties; Group B (7,000 bulbs) with red, yellow, and purple lily-shaped types; Group C (11,600 bulbs) in yellow, soft orange, and burgundy; Group D (4,000 bulbs) with soft orange, golden-red double, and sunset-shaded blooms; and Group E (3,400 bulbs) of hyacinth jambalaya varieties. All bulbs must be at least 12 centimeters in size, achieve plant heights between 15 and 22 inches at blooming, be capable of blooming for 2–3 seasons, and arrive in prepackaged mixtures with specified percentages of early, mid, and late spring bloomers suitable for USDA Zone 6.

This is a one-time purchase with no renewal options. Delivery is required to the East Campus Facility at 320 Michigan Avenue, Charleston, West Virginia during the first week of October 2026, scheduled through Carles Farley at 304-352-5494. Standard warehouse hours apply (Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding state holidays); no special delivery equipment such as liftgates is required. Addendum No. 1 corrected the delivery date from October 2024 to October 2026 and clarified that vendors must acknowledge receipt of all addenda to avoid disqualification.

Contract award goes to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all mandatory specifications. Pricing is unit price per bulb for each group. Payment is made in arrears upon receipt of invoices or delivery, whichever is later, via electronic funds transfer or P-Card. Vendors must be registered with the West Virginia Purchasing Division and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Paul W. Boswell, buyer, is the primary contact at 304-352-5529 or paul.w.boswell@wv.gov.