Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Harrell's LLC for the purchase of Syngenta golf course turf chemicals for the Recreation and Parks Department as a result of waiving the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code 329.
The waiving of Columbus City Code 329 is in the best interest of the City as the pricing structure set by Syngenta Golf Course pesticide supplier requires the same pricing to be offered by each local vendor. An Informal cost proposal has been submitted by Harrell’s in the amount of $298,694.00. The 2026 purchase includes new rebates totaling $60,896.76.
Harrell’s is the current supplier for golf course turf chemicals and has provided the product in a timely and accurate manner with no concerns or issues to the end user.
With the changes to the golf course turf chemicals application program in 2017, the Golf Division has been able to reduce the number of applications and product while producing noticeable results with improved playing conditions.
Bid Waiver Justification: Syngenta offers a fall purchasing program to its vendors that packages chemicals into bundles and offers deep discounts and rebates and sets pricing for all distributors resulting in equal pricing between distributors. In order to take advantage of Syngenta’s fall purchasing program, the order must be placed by December 2026 to be eligible.
Emergency Justification: An emergency is being requested in order to meet the fall order purchasing program deadline of December 2026, for the preservation of the public health, peace, property, and safety.
Benefits to the Public: Golfers benefit by having better utilization of safer turf chemicals providing excellent course conditions, a great product for the customer.
Area(s) Affected: Airport, Mentel, Champions, Raymond, Turnberry, and Wilson Golf Courses.
Master Plan Relation: The Golf Courses continue to support...
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