HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 17 - Athletic Field FertilizersMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 20, 2022
SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR PARKS AND RECREATION ATHLETIC
FIELD FERTILIZERS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the renewal of a contract for the
purchase of athletic field fertilizers to Gecko Green for the Parks and
Recreation Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Parks Department) and the
Permanent Capital Maintenance Fund (Parks and Recreation) for an
annual amount not to exceed $75,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract was to establish an annual contract for the
fertilization of our athletic fields.
The City of Grapevine solicited "Best Value" bids in accordance with Local
Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, Section 252.021 (a) and
Section 252.041 (a). Bids were taken in accordance with the City
Purchasing policy.
RFB 506-2022 was issued through the City eBid system with 596
invitations sent out. The bid was opened electronically and publicly on
December 9, 2021 at 2 pm. The contract was for an initial one-year
period, with four, one-year renewal options. If approved, this will be for the
first renewal available.
Staff recommends approval.
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