Fall 2026 Tulip Bulbs

The West Virginia General Services Division is soliciting bids to establish a contract for the one-time purchase of Tulip Bulbs for the fall 2026 planting season in USDA Zone 6. The contract items must meet specific requirements, including being a three-way mix of tulip varieties that bloom early, mid, and late spring, with sequential blooming throughout the spring season. The tulip bulbs must be at least 12 centimeters in size, have a plant height at blooming time between 15" and 22", and be shipped in prepackaged mixtures with specific color blends and bloom schedules. The contract will be awarded to the vendor that provides the contract items meeting the required specifications for the lowest overall total cost. • The contract requires the purchase of a total of 43,000 tulip bulbs, divided into five groups (A, B, C, D, and E) with specific quantities and color blends for each group. • The vendor must deliver the contract items to the agency's location by the first week of October 2026. • The contract includes provisions for payment, delivery, and return of unacceptable items, as well as vendor default and termination.