RCPAC Living Flowers Supply and Maintenance

The City of Raleigh, North Carolina is seeking proposals for the supply and maintenance of living flowers and plants for the Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex located in Wake County and Teachey Town. The selected firm will be responsible for providing rental of plants and containers for the interior spaces, as well as all necessary services to maintain the health and appearance of the plants, including watering, fertilizing, pruning, trimming, insect and disease treatment, cleaning, dusting, and replacement. The initial contract term is 3 years, with the City having the option to renew for up to 2 additional 1-year terms. Proposals are due by December 5, 2024, with an optional pre-proposal conference and site visit scheduled for November 5, 2024. The City anticipates making a selection during the week of December 16, 2024. Proposers must provide a not-to-exceed total amount for the Raleigh Convention Center and the Martin Marietta Performing Arts Center, as well as hourly rates for regular, after-hours, and holiday/emergency services.

The City encourages Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation and requires the completion of an MWBE Participation Form with the proposal submission. While the current contractor is not identified, the RFP indicates that public records requests are required to obtain information on current bid award amounts for the Raleigh Convention Center and Performing Arts Complex. The RFP does not provide details on pricing terms, set asides, or funding requirements, and the contract term and any renewal options are also not specified in the provided documentation.