Purchasing Type: Low Bidders (LB)
Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Purchasing & Contracting
AGENDA ITEM:
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Commission District(s): 5
LB - Invitation No. 2026-058 Application of Herbicides at Pole Bridge Wastewater Treatment Plant (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract). For use by Department of Watershed Management (DWM) to obtain herbicide and application services at the Pole Bridge Water Treatment Plant. Recommend award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders: Opterra Solutions, Inc., and Pro Way Turf Inc.: Total Amount Not To Exceed $300,000.00.
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Information Contact: Michelle Butler, Chief Procurement Officer
Phone Number: (404) 687-3581
PURPOSE:
Consists of quarterly provision and application of herbicide for the 300-acre hay field at the Pole Bridge Water Treatment Plant for effective vegetation control at a critical wastewater facility that will: 1) support safe and reliable operations; 2) preserve site access and infrastructure; 3) reduce the risk of unmanaged vegetation affecting plant grounds; and 4) increase hay yields. Four (4) bids received.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Recommend award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders:
Opterra Solutions, Inc., 270 Bruner Road, Lexington, SC 29072
Amount Not To Exceed: $210,000.00
Pro Way Turf, Inc., 108 Fairfield Circle, Athens, GA 30606
Amount Not To Exceed: $90,000.00
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1. Contract Effective Date: Upon Receipt of Notice to Proceed
2. Contract Expiration Date: 3 Year Multiyear Contract
3. Amount Spent on Previous Contract: $100,000.00
4. Funding: Enterprise-Operating (DWM)
5. Additional Bidders:
LET US LOVE YOUR LAWN
P.O. Box 870169
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
Non-Responsible
Chem Pro
3311 Gulf Breeze Pkwy# 350
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
Non-Responsive