Question 1

Who is PlantBid for?

Accepted Answer

PlantBid is built exclusively for commercial landscape contractors, procurement professionals, and wholesale plant buyers who source plant material for commercial jobs. It is not a consumer service and is not available to residential buyers or hobby gardeners.

Question 2

Is PlantBid open to the public?

Accepted Answer

No. PlantBid is a commercial-only procurement service. We work with licensed commercial landscape contractors, procurement professionals, and qualified wholesale buyers. If you are a homeowner or residential buyer, this service is not for you.

Question 3

How does PlantBid work?

Accepted Answer

You send us your plant list. Our procurement team prices every line item across our network of verified wholesale growers across the South, builds a complete submittal package with photos of expected plant material, and coordinates delivery to your job site. You get pricing quickly, documentation your clients expect, and material that shows up on time.

Question 4

What is a submittal package?

Accepted Answer

A submittal package is a formal procurement document that includes pricing for every plant on your list, photos of the expected plant material, grower and sourcing information, and availability confirmation. It is the kind of documentation your clients and landscape architects expect on commercial jobs, and something most contractors have to build themselves when sourcing the traditional way. PlantBid prepares it for you.

Question 5

How fast do you turn around pricing?

Accepted Answer

We turn around pricing quickly. The exact timeframe depends on the size and complexity of your list, but our goal is to get you a priced submittal package faster than any combination of phone calls and callbacks would. Contact us with your list and we will give you a realistic timeline.

Question 6

What markets does PlantBid serve?

Accepted Answer

PlantBid currently serves commercial contractors and wholesale growers across Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and Oklahoma. Key markets include Dallas, Houston, Austin, South Florida, Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, New Orleans, Birmingham, and Oklahoma City. Coverage continues to expand across the South.

Question 7

How do you handle delivery?

Accepted Answer

PlantBid coordinates with growers and supply partners to schedule delivery that aligns with your job timeline. We manage that logistics so you do not have to chase down confirmation from multiple suppliers. You stay focused on running the job.

Question 8

Do I need to set up an account to get pricing?

Accepted Answer

No account setup is required to get started. Contact us with your plant list and our team will follow up to understand your project and begin the pricing process. We do verify that buyers are qualified commercial contractors or wholesale buyers before providing pricing.

Question 9

I am a wholesale grower. How do I become a supply partner?

Accepted Answer

Contact our procurement team directly. We are always looking to expand our regional grower network with wholesale nurseries and supply partners who operate at commercial scale and meet quality standards for commercial landscape jobs. Visit our For Growers page or use the contact form.

Question 10

What is the difference between PlantBid and just calling nurseries directly?

Accepted Answer

When you call nurseries directly, you are spending hours every week tracking down availability, waiting on callbacks, comparing pricing across spreadsheets, and managing relationships with a dozen different suppliers. PlantBid replaces that process with one point of contact, fast pricing, a complete submittal package, and delivery coordination, so you get more time back to run jobs and grow your business.

Frequently asked questions about PlantBid.

Frequently Asked Questions

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