Explanation
Background: Over the past few years the Golf Division has worked to improve and reduce the pesticides and fertilizers used at the golf courses. The department has been able to eliminate pesticides linked to killing pollinators and has reduced the number of applications reducing exposure to staff and the environment.
Last year, the department tested a product at Raymond Memorial Golf Course that was a “one and done” product for fertilizer, pre-emergent, and grub control. The other 5 courses received both a fall treatment for pre-emergent and the fertilizer and grub control in the spring. This product provided the turf with a 24 week fertilizer that is temperature and moisture controlled. Slow release fertilizer is better for the environment as it significantly reduces the run off into pond, streams, and wells. The grub control is a product called Acelypryn which replaced a known bee killing product and the pre-emergent is Dimension which is one of the most common pre-emergent’s on the market.
The vendor guarantees the results and if there is weed or grub break through, it rectifies the problems for the department at no charge. Harrell’s is the only company in Ohio that both produces and applies this three way product with a 24 month, slow release fertilizer. By combining the two applications and products into one, the department will save money compared to last year’s fall and spring applications.
Principal Parties:
Harrell‘s
5105 New Tampa Highway
Lakeland, FL 33815
Jim Dillard, 614.562.0600
Bid Waiver Justification: Harrell’s is the only company in Ohio that both produces and applies this three way product with a 24 month, slow release fertilizer.
Emergency Justification: An emergency is being requested due to this product needing to be applied in May 2020.
Benefits to the Public: This contract is necessary to provide acceptable playi...
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