HomeMy WebLinkAboutRject all bids for Custom Blend Fertilizers A & BCITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: REJECT ALL BID PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE
PURCHASE OF CUSTOM BLEND SOLID FERTILZERS (RFP A)
AND CUSTOM BLEND LIQUID FERTILZERS (RFP B)
SUBMITTED BY: Martin Alvarez, Redevelopment Manager
Catherine Walker, Senior Management Analyst
DATE: August 26, 2010
Recommendation
By Minute Motion: Reject all bid proposals received for the purchase of
Custom Blend Fertilizers (RFP A) and the purchase of Custom Blend
Fertilizers (RFP B).
Background
On June 17, 2010, the City Clerk posted two requests for sealed bids for the Desert
Willow Golf Resort custom blend fertilizer (RFP A: Solid Fertilizers and RFP B: Liquid
Fertilizers). Subsequently, RFP A was opened on July 16, 2010, and RFP B was
opened on July 15, 2010. RFP B received one bid proposal, which was non -responsive,
and RFP A received several bids, which were also non -responsive.
In an effort to increase competition in the bidding process, secure a full complement of
responsive bids, and take advantage of economies of scale that may be realized
through increasing the scope of the project; staff recommends that these bids be
rejected and new bids be procured in concert with the annual Public Works fertilizer bid
process.
Public Works is in the bid process for all fertilizers to be used for the 2010/2011 fiscal
year. City staff will work closely with Desert Willow to ensure that the bid
comprehensively addresses the needs of both parties, and is sensitive to Desert
Willow's over seeding schedule. Staff intends to bring forth a recommendation for award
of the Public Works fertilizer bid at the City Council meeting of September 26, 2010.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
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Staff Report
Custom Blend Fertilizers for the Desert Willow Golf Resort
August 26, 2010
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Fiscal Analysis
No appropriation is required; funding is available in the current budget.
Submitted By:
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Catherine Walker, Sr. Management Analyst MarjAlvarez, Redevelopment Manager
Department Head:
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Paul S. G. onyiK6nce Director
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Approval:
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