HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - November 7, 1990 (56)COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
M THE -CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL MEETING DATE NO.
FROM: THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE I NOVEMBER 7, 1990
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF 20 TONS OF TUFF FERTILIZER FOR PARKS DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council award the bid for the
purchase of 20 tons of Best "Turf Gold" slow-release turf fertilizer to
the low bidder, San Joaquin Sulfur Company of Lodi, in the amount of
$8,956.88.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On October 17, 1990, the City Council
approved specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for the
purchase of 20 tons of Best "Turf Gold". Bids were opened on October
1990, with the following results:
San Joaquin Sulfur Gb., Lodi $8,956.88
Turf Tech, Sacramento 9,010.00
Wilbur -Ellis (b., Stockton 9,277.11
Orchard Supply Cb., Sacramento 9,520.00
Lockhart Seeds, Stockton 10,883.40
Each year the Parks Department purchases fertilizer for use on the
City's 208 acres of parks. Experience has shown that Best "Turf Gold"
yields a lower annual cost per acre due to a longer nitrogen -release
time, requiring fewer applications per year, than a water-soluble or
agricultural blend fertilizer.
Funds for this purchase have been
1990/91 budget.
allo ed in the Parks Department
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Ron Williamson
Director, Parks & Recreation
Prepared by Joel Harris, Purchasing Officer
RESOLLTEUN NO. 90-164
A RESOLUTION OF THE LOD I CITY COUNCIL
AWARDING THE BID FOR THE PUIKHASE OF 20 TCIS S OF
BEST "TURF GOLD" SLOW4U!EASE FERTILIZER FOR PARKS DEPARTMENT
VVH REA$, in answer to notice duly published in accordance with law and
the order of this City Council, sealed bids were received and publicly opened on
October 30, 1990 at 11:00 am. for the bid for 20 tons of Best "Turf Gold"
slow-release fertilizer for the Parks Department, described in the specifications
therefor approved by the City Council on October 17, 1990; and
VVH R A� said bids have been compared, checked, and tabulated and a
report thereof filed with the City Manager as follows:
San Joaquin Sulfur Co., Lodi S 8,956.88
Turf Tech, Sacramento $ 9,010.00
Wi lbur-El lis Co. , Stockton $ 9,277.11
Orchard Supply Co., Sacramento $ 9,520.00
Lockhart Seeds, Stockton $10,883.40
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends that award of the bid for 20 tons
of turf fertilizer, be made to the low bidder, San Joaquin Sulfur Company of Lodi;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOENM by the Lodi City Council that award of
bid for 20 tons of Best "Turf Gold" f(,rtiiizer be and the same is hereby awarded to
San Joaquin Sulfur Company, the low bidder, in the amount of $8,956.88
Dated: November 7, 1990
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 90-164 was passed and adopted by
the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held November 7, 1990 by
the following vote:
Ayes : Council Manbas - Hinchman, Olson, Pinkerton, Reid and
Snider (Mayorj
Noes : Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members , None
Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
90-164
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