Description
The City of Columbus is issuing a Universal Term Contract (UTC) for the supply of pesticides, fertilizers, and seed products to be used on municipal golf courses, sports fields, and parks. The contract is a blanket agreement that will remain in effect through December 31 2028, allowing the City to place individual purchase orders as needs arise. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of experience supplying similar turf‑care chemicals, provide references from four comparable contracts, and submit price lists/catalogs with a uniform discount structure. The solicitation is sealed, electronic, and requires submission of a completed pricing worksheet, experience documentation, and any required certifications by the deadline of October 15 2026. Questions are due by October 5 2026, and all communications must be directed to the listed email address. The City reserves the right to award individual items separately, to cancel the solicitation, or to require additional surety.
• Scope: Supply of pesticides, fertilizers, and seed for municipal turf and golf facilities.
• Contract term: Until 12/31/2028 (≈ 2 years).
• Delivery: First delivery required by 01/01/2027; subsequent deliveries on purchase order basis.
• Mandatory documentation: Experience summary, four references, price list/catalogs, electronic worksheet.
• Submission method: Electronic via Columbus Vendor Services portal; sealed bid format.
• Evaluation: Fixed‑price, discount‑based offers; City may award items individually.
• Contact for questions: [email protected] (no phone/name provided).