HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 19 - Horticultural ChemicalsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: APRIL 17, 2018
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW ANNUAL CONTRACTS FOR HORTICULTURAL
CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval to renew annual contracts for
horticultural chemicals and fertilizers for the Parks and Recreation
Department and Grapevine Golf Course with BWI Companies, Inc.;
Harrell's, LLC; Helena Chemical Company; Innovative Turf Supply and
Winfield Solutions, LLC.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in accounts 100-42205-312-003
(General Fund/Parks and Recreation/Grounds Maintenance) and 210-
42205-340-002 (Lake Enterprise Fund/Golf Course Maintenance/Grounds
Maintenance) for an annual estimated amount of $150,000.
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. The contracts were for an initial one-year period with four,
one-year renewal options. If approved, this will be the third 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 their respective low bid items.
Staff recommends approval.
RW/MT/LW