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Authorize five contracts for pesticides, fertilizers and related goods for Austin Parks and Recreation with Marubeni America Corporation d/b/a Helena-AGRI Enterprises, LLC aka Helena Chemical Company, N-Gulf LLC dba Ameriturf, Simplot AB Retail Inc dba Simplot Grower Solutions, Simplot Partners, SiteOne Landscape Supply LLC, and TurfCare of Texas, LLC, for an initial term of three years with up to two 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $3,350,000. Funding: $670,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Parks and Recreation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
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Lead Department
Austin Financial Services.
Client Department(s)
Austin Parks and Recreation.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $670,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Parks and Recreation.
Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Procurement Language:
Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation, IFB 8600 KMF1033, for these goods. The solicitation published on June 30, 2025, and closed on July 29, 2025. Of the eight offers received, the bids submitted by the recommended contractors were the lowest responsive bids. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City's website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=142533
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MBE/WBE:
This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities therefore, no subcontracting goals were established.
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