HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 - Horticulture Chemicals and FertilizersMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 6, 2020
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE AWARD OF ANNUAL CONTRACTS FOR RFB
497-2020 FOR HORTICULTURE CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the award of annual contracts for
horticulture chemicals and fertilizers with BWI Companies, Inc., Helena
Chemical Company, Simplot, Winfield Solutions and Innovative Turf
Supply for the Grapevine Golf Course and Parks and Recreation
Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available for Grounds Maintenance costs in the General and
Lake Enterprise Funds for an annual estimated amount of $150,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for various
types of horticultural chemicals and fertilizers to be purchased on an as -
needed basis for the Parks and Recreation Department and the
Grapevine Golf Course.
Bids were taken in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252,
Subchapter B, Section 252.021 (a) and Section 252.041 (a).The bid
advertisement was posted in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram on August 6,
2020 and August 13, 2020. The request for bids was issued through the
City eBid system with 549 invitations sent out. Eight bids were received.
The bid was opened electronically and publicly on August 27, 2020. The
contract will be for an initial one-year period, with four, two-year renewal
options available.
Based on the evaluation of the bid by the Grapevine Golf staff and
Purchasing, it was determined that a multiple award contract would be
made to the lowest responsible and responsive bids meeting
specifications. These vendors provided the lowest pricing for the majority
of the items, it was determined that the bids would provide the best
service and pricing for meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval
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