Pasco County School District Ionwave #18-024-CA

Award for Athletic Field and Common Ground Fertilizer for Pasco County Schools

This award summary covers the District School Board of Pasco County's three-year contract for supplying athletic field and common ground fertilizers to various secondary schools:

• Government Buyer

  • District School Board of Pasco County, Maintenance Services Department
  • Key contacts: Superintendent Kurt S. Browning; Purchasing Director Nicole Westmoreland

• Awarded Vendor and OEMs

  • Awarded to: Howard Fertilizer & Chemical (OEM)
  • Other vendors mentioned: Sunniland Corporation, SiteOne Landscape Supply, Diamond R Fertilizer Company, Inc.

• Products Requested

  • Athletic Field Fertilizer 18-0-18 with Barricade (50% slow release Nitrogen from XCU, .28 Prodiamine, .05 Chelated iron from EDTA, .02 Mn, 240SGN, Sludge filler, <6% Chlorine)
  • Quantity: 940 bags (50 lb each)
  • Athletic Field Fertilizer 20-2-10 (25% slow release Nitrogen from XCU, 1.00 Mg, .05 Cu, .12 Zn, 2.00 Mn, .05 Chelated iron from EDTA, 240 SGN, Sludge filler, <6% Chlorine)
  • Quantity: 860 bags (50 lb each)
  • Athletic Field Fertilizer 15-1-15 (40% slow release Nitrogen from XCU, .40 Mn, .05 Chelated iron from EDTA, 240SGN, Sludge filler, <6% Chlorine)
  • Quantity: 1910 bags (50 lb each)
  • Athletic Field Fertilizer 21-0-0 (Ammoniacal Nitrogen Turf Grade, 240 SGN)
  • Quantity: 360 bags (50 lb each)
  • Common Ground Fertilizer 20-0-10 (15% Water Soluble Nitrogen, 5% Ammoniacal Nitrogen, 0% Phosphate, 10% Soluble Potash, 1-2% Total Iron, .01-.02% Soluble Iron as Fe, 1% Soluble Magnesium as Mg, ≤5.5% Chlorine, derived from Polymer coated Urea, preferably Polyworx coating, Sulfate of Ammonia, Sulfate of Potash, Iron Sucrate, Magnesium, and Urea)
  • Quantity: 1400 bags (50 lb each)

• Unique or Notable Requirements

  • Delivery to multiple secondary schools and district facilities
  • All shipments must include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
  • Fertilizer must be palletized and shrink-wrapped
  • Soil testing may be required at vendor's expense
  • Price adjustments allowed annually based on Producer Price Index
  • Contract may be renewed for a period not to exceed the initial term

• Estimated Annual Expenditure

  • Approximately $100,000 per year

• Delivery/Performance Locations

  • Various secondary schools throughout Pasco County
  • Maintenance Services, 11835 Tree Breeze Drive, New Port Richey, FL 34654
  • 7227 Land O' Lakes Boulevard, Land O'Lakes, FL 34638

Description

This solicitation is an Invitation to Bid issued by the District School Board of Pasco County for a three-year contract to supply Athletic Field Fertilizer and Common Ground Fertilizer for various secondary schools throughout the district. The contract is intended for use on an as-needed basis by the Maintenance Services Department. The bid includes specific product specifications, delivery requirements, and pricing terms, with an estimated annual expenditure of approximately $100,000. The contract term is from June 1, 2018, through May 31, 2021, with options for renewal.

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