Contract Summary

Contract Scope
This contract is for the purchase, growth, and delivery of Washington Native Plants for all types of climates, locations, and uses. Washington Native plants are defined for the purposes of this Contract by the Washington Native Plant Society as follows: “Washington Native Plants are those species that occur or historically occurred within the state boundaries before European contact based upon the best available scientific and historical documentation.”

TARIFFS: No tariffs have been approved for this Contract. Any additional fees proposed by the Contractor are not authorized or allowed. Please return invoices for correction to the Contractor, and also inform DES Contract Administrator Julie Hannah of any additional fees not allowed or authorized.

Categories:
Each plant species and size was awarded as its own category. Purchasers must reference the 12321 Pricing and Ordering to ensure they are doing business with the correctly awarded Contractor for the desired plants.

For Trees, Shrubs, and Vines in 1 Gallon Pots, and Grasses, Sedges, Grass-like, and Wetland Plants in 10 Cubic Inch Plugs:

There are up to two (2) Main Awards per plant species and size, and,

Up to two (2) additional Reserved Awards to Washington Small or Certified Veteran Businesses per plant species and size.

For all other Native Plants:

There is one (1) Main Award per plant species and size, and,

Up to one (1) additional Reserved Award to a Washington Small or Certified Veteran Business per plant species and size.

Reserved Award(s) - Contractors who were awarded as a result of a reserved award made available only to WA Small and Veteran businesses. Reserved awards may not be available for the use of federal funds.

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How to Use this Contract
1. Download and review the 12321 Pricing and Ordering to find pricing, product offerings, and information for each Contractor.
2. Contact the sales representatives directly to consult about their products.
3. Reference DES Contract No. 12321 - Native Plants on your Purchase Order.
4. If the plants or sizes you want to order are not available on this contract, or all of the awarded contractors do not have capacity/availability, notify the Contract Administrator listed below and proceed to purchase outside of the Contract using your own procurement authority.
5. Please review the Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for common questions on this contract.
6. Purchaser’s are encouraged to complete the contractor feedback form Vendor and Contract Performance Feedback. Enterprise Services values Purchaser's comments on both positive/excellent experiences and areas for improvement. Purchaser's feedback is essential throughout the DES Statewide Contract term.
7. Contact the Contract Administrator Julie Hannah for assistance or any questions.

NOTE: DES is aware the Native Seeds are under-represented at present and working with awarded contractors to potentially add them to this contract.

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Awarded Contractors

*Derby Canon Natives (Main & Reserved Award)
Washington Small Business
Contact Information: Melissa Asher, Email: mel@derbycanyonnatives.com, Phone: (509) 240-9792
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*Fourth Corner Nurseries (Main & Reserved Award)
Washington Small Business
Contact Information: Zahra Elkhafaifi, Charly Moore, and Dylan Levy-Boyd, Email: salesdesk@fourthcornernurseries.com, Phone: (360) 592-2250
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*Kahlon Farms Nursery, LLC (Main & Reserved Award)
Washington Small Business
Contact Information: Guraziz Kahlon, Email: gkahlon20@gmail.com, Phone: (360) 966-6207
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Seeds Inc., dba Plants of the Wild (Main Award)
Contact Information: Kathy Hutton, Contact Email: kathy@plantsofthewild.com, Phone: (509) 284-2848
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Puget Sound Plants (Main Award)
Contact Information: Joe Moorad or Kirsten Stubbs, Email: joe@psplants.com or kirsten@psplants.com, Phone: (360) 943-0480
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*Reserved Award - Contractor (s) awarded as a result of a Reserved Award made available only to WA Small and Veteran businesses. Reserved Awards may not be available for the use of federal funds.

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DES has ensured this procurement meets RCW 39.26, follows State of Washington Current Procurement Policies, follows DES procurement process, and DES has determined that entering into this statewide contract will be in the best interest of the State of Washington.