HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 17 - Horticultural Chemicals and Fertilizers MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER 56�'
MEETING DATE: APRIL 18, 2017
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW ANNUAL CONTRACTS FOR
HORTICULTURAL CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider renewal of annual contracts with BWI Companies, Inc.,
Harrell's, LLC, Helena Chemical Company, Innovative Turf Supply and Winfield
Solutions, LLC for horticultural chemicals and fertilizers.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds are available in account 100-42205-312-3 (General Fund/Parks and Recreation/
Grounds Maintenance) and 210-42205-340-2 (Lake Enterprise Fund/Golf Course
Maintenance/Grounds Maintenance) in the estimated annual amount of $150,000.00.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for 74 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 March 5 and 12, 2015. If approved, this would be the
second renewal option available.
Based on the evaluation of the bid by the Parks and Recreation Department, Golf staff
and Purchasing it was determined that a contract would be made to each vendor for
items on which they submitted low bids. All vendors have agreed to renew.
Staff recommends approval.
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