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Consider approving Resolution No. 2014-024 awarding unit price bids for the annual purchase of chemicals and fertilizers for the Parks and Recreation Department; and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
The Parks and Recreation Department requests bids for and annual supply of chemicals and fertilizers. Bidding an annual supply increases staff efficiency and is more cost efficient than buying individual items numerous times throughout the year.
DISCUSSION:
Bid requests were advertised and sent to six vendors. Four bids were received and opened on February 11, 2014. Vendors were notified in the specifications that the quantities were estimates and that the City may purchase adjusted quantities of each product. The low bids received met specifications on all items. The total cost of the low bid items meeting specifications is $81,750.25
There is $100,500 budgeted for the annual supply of chemicals and fertilizers in the fiscal year 2013-14 budget. The balance of that account will be utilized to purchase other fertilizers that cannot be included due to price volatility.
This item furthers Core Value #4 providing beautifully maintained natural environments, parks, rights-of-way, and green space and a wide variety of quality recreational and entertainment opportunities for all ages.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends approving Resolution No. 2014-024 awarding bids for chemicals and fertilizers for the Parks and Recreation Department, to the following vendors:
Agrium AT: Items 13, 14, 22, 23, 24 and 35 in the amount of $12,873.00
BWI: Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 17, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 33, 36, and 37 in the amount of $30,684.45
Helena Chemical Co.: Items 15, 16, 18, 30, 31, and 34 in the amount of $26,259.50
Winfield Solutions: Items 7, 10, 12, 19, 28, 29, and 32 in the amount of $11,933.30
ACTIONS:
1) Motion to approve Resolution No. 2014-024 awarding unit price bids for the annual purchase of chem...
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