Purchase and Installation of Native Trees and Shrubs

The contract requires the vendor to deliver 7-gallon Native Cocoplum Trees (Chrysobalanus icaco 'Red Tip' Red Tip Cocoplum) to the Water and Wastewater Services 1A Water Treatment Plant in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. All plant material must be container grown, sourced from an FNGLA Certified Horticulture Professional, and meet Florida No. 1 grade standards as defined by the Florida Department of Agriculture's Grade and Standards for Nursery Plants, 2022, as well as the American Standard for Nursery Stock (ANSI Z60.1), 2014. Each tree must have a single dominant leader, with no co-dominant structures, and foliage loss from root pruning must not exceed ten percent. Delivery must be coordinated with the County’s Utilities Superintendent, Pedro Berrios, with at least two business days’ notice, and must occur only after issuance of an original Purchase Order. The vendor is responsible for all labor, machinery, tools, cranes, transportation, and offloading equipment necessary for delivery, though no installation is required. Goods must be new, unused, and shipped in suitable packaging with clear labels identifying the contractor’s name, purchase order number, and any additional solicitation-specific information. Prices are FOB Destination, inclusive of all shipping, handling, fuel, and incidentals, and must account for the County’s tax exemption status. The award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor, with mandatory pass/fail gates including vendor responsibility in providing similar commodities, adequate organizational capacity, valid state and local licensing, and compliance with insurance requirements specified in the Insurance Requirements Form. Insurance must be maintained on a primary basis through Florida-authorized carriers and include Commercial General Liability and, if using company vehicles, Automobile Liability. Performance and payment bonds are required within ten days of award unless waived in writing. All deliveries remain the vendor’s responsibility for title and risk of loss until formal acceptance by the County, and non-conforming material must be removed and replaced at the vendor’s sole expense. Invoicing is limited to monthly submissions, must include the purchase order number and a Certification of Payments to Subcontractors and Suppliers if applicable, and must be sent to [email hidden] and the designated postal address. Payment will be issued within 20 business days of receipt for undisputed amounts under Florida’s Local Government Prompt Payment Act. Failure to deliver on time, submit invoices within 60 days without approval, or comply with safety, O