HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12 - FertilizerMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: APRIL 5, 2022
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF FERTILIZER FOR THE GRAPEVINE GOLF COURSE
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of fertilizer for the
Grapevine Golf Course from Harrell's, LLC.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Golf Fund in an amount not to exceed $18,993.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for 10 tons of a 35-0-10 fertilizer for all of the golf course
with the exception of the greens. This is a season -long, slow release type
mix and will be applied once, which replaces the normal practice of
applying fertilizer three times per season. The benefits of using this
fertilizer includes providing a steady supply of nutrients to the grass
throughout the season and from an operational standpoint reduces the
labor required to apply fertilizer from three times to one time per year. This
will result in the reduction of the time that portions of the golf course are
closed.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative Buy
Board as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Section 271 and
Texas Government Code, Chapter 791.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to
Harrell's, LLC. The Public Works Department and Purchasing staff
reviewed the contract for departmental specification compliance and
pricing, and determined that the contract would provide the best service
and pricing for meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval.
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