Supply & Delivery of Seasonal Bedding Plants

The City of Richmond is soliciting quotations under RFQ 8627Q for the supply and delivery of high-quality seasonal bedding plants for use in annual flower beds and civic landscape displays. The selected supplier will be responsible for growing, preparing, and delivering healthy, vigorous, and pest-free plants, including specific branded Proven Winners varieties, in 3.5 or 4 inch pot sizes. Deliverables include the provision of completed hanging baskets and the off-season storage of City-owned baskets, ensuring protection against damage and deterioration. All materials must be delivered to designated locations within Richmond, British Columbia, such as the City Works Yard, with a requirement for flexible, coordinated delivery schedules and the ability to accommodate smaller batches. The City will award the contract based on overall best value, placing the greatest emphasis on price while considering technical compliance, quality of service, sustainability, and past performance. Bidders must provide mandatory documentation, including GST Registry verification and a WorkSafe BC Clearance Certificate, and must adhere to strict biosecurity and integrated pest-management practices. Submissions must be made electronically through the designated bidding system by October 29, 2026, at 12 PM PCT. The final contract will be governed by the City's General Terms and Conditions, the Scope of Work, and the bidder's response to the submission requirements.