HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 15 - Horticulture Chemicals and FertilizersMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 19, 2025
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF HORTICULTURE CHEMICALS
AND FERTILIZERS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of annual contracts for the purchase of
horticulture chemicals and fertilizers with BWI Companies, Inc., Helena
Chemical Company, Simplot, and Innovative Turf Supply for the
Grapevine Golf Course.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Parks) and Lake Enterprise
(Golf) fund for an estimated amount of $30,000.
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.
Purchases 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, Chapter 271 and
Texas Government Code, Chapter 791.
Bids were obtained by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to
BWI Companies, Inc., Helena Chemical Company, Simplot, and
Innovative Turf Supply. The Grapevine Golf and Purchasing staff reviewed
the contracts 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. This contract is for a one-year period.
Staff recommends approval
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