Mayor's Tree Giveaway (Re-Bid) 2026

The City of Tampa, operating under Hillsborough County, Florida, has issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) solicitation number 26-P-00248 for the Mayor's Tree Giveaway (Re-Bid) 2026, seeking the delivery of 500 native Florida trees across eight specified species. The procurement requires vendors to supply 100 Seagrape trees, 50 Florida Maple trees, 50 Sand Live Oak trees, 50 Dahoon Holly trees, 50 Sand Pine trees, 100 Red Mulberry trees (Monoecious), 50 Chickasaw Plum trees, and 50 Turkey Oak trees, all in 3-gallon or larger containers or ball & burlap configuration, meeting Florida Grade 1 quality standards as established by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Delivery is mandated to 4810 N Himes Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33614 on Friday, April 17, 2026, between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., with onsite contact Joe Valdes available at 813-690-8200. Quotes must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov solicitation distribution system with a deadline of April 10, 2026, and all quotes remain valid for a minimum of 60 days following submission. Pricing shall be provided on a per-unit basis for each tree species with a separate lump-sum delivery charge, with all shipping, handling, and freight costs included under FOB Destination terms. The City reserves the right to inspect trees in person or through photographs prior to delivery to verify quality compliance and may award by individual line item, division, or aggregate total; payment will be made within approximately 30 days of receipt and acceptance of materials. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, and all vendors must provide proof of insurance prior to award and comply with E-Verify employment eligibility verification requirements.

The solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other restricted categories of organizations, indicating that all qualified vendors meeting the specified requirements are eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The procurement requires vendors to comply with all applicable federal and state laws, City of Tampa ordinances, non-discrimination requirements, and the City's Ethics Code. While no explicit budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation materials, the contract value will be determined by the vendor quotes received for 500 trees at the per-unit pricing submitted, along with delivery costs. The City maintains discretionary authority to increase or decrease quantities without penalty and may reject any or all quotes as deemed appropriate.