HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 17 - Horitculture Chemicals and Fertilizers MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JUNE 2, 2026
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF HORTICULTURE CHEMICALS
AND FERTILIZERS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of annual contracts for horticulture
chemicals and fertilizers with BWI Companies, Inc., Helena Chemical
Company, Harell's LLC, Simplot, and Innovative Turf Supply for the
Grapevine Golf Course.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Lake Enterprise Fund (Golf) 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. The contract is for an initial one-
year period with two optional one-year renewals.
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.
Staff recommends approval
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