Graduation Flowers

The Parkway School District in Missouri is seeking qualified local vendors to provide graduation flowers and plants for high school graduation and honor events in May 2026. The procurement opportunity, designated as Proposal Number 26-33, covers flower rentals and purchases for five high schools: Central, North, South, West, and Fern Ridge. Vendors must submit comprehensive proposals through the Parkway School District Bonfire Portal by September 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST, with all bids to be F.O.B. to the Parkway Warehouse in Chesterfield, Missouri. The district will evaluate proposals based on the "lowest and best" criteria, considering factors such as specification compliance, vendor supply capabilities, inventory maintenance, prior district experience, and financial strength. Delivery requirements include Monday through Friday deliveries between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., excluding holidays, with graduation events scheduled between May 10 and May 19, 2026, primarily at the Family Arena in St. Charles and individual school sites.

The procurement opportunity appears open to all local vendors who can meet the specified requirements, with no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on enterprise types. Vendors must comply with several mandatory requirements, including participation in the Federal Work Authorization Program (E-Verify), submission of a W-9, references, Federal Work Authorization form, and an Affidavit of Non-Collusion. The contract allows for multi-year proposals, with the district retaining the option to terminate the agreement after one year without penalty. While no specific budget range is listed, vendors must provide pricing that includes all handling, freight, assembly, setup, warranty, and other charges, with a requirement for new equipment. The district also reserves the right to award portions of the contract to different vendors and maintains flexibility in the bidding process, including the ability to reject any bid or re-solicit proposals as needed.