The City of Warwick, Rhode Island is seeking competitive bids for a comprehensive fertilizer, liquid weed control, and lime procurement for municipal recreation fields, covering approximately 1,700,000 square feet of athletic spaces. Bid 2026-269 solicits pricing for five specific fertilizer types: pre-emergent crabgrass control, post-emergent weed control, grub control, standard fertilizer, and winterizer. The bid is scheduled to be opened on November 19, 2025, with a contract term running from March 5, 2026, through March 4, 2027, and the potential for a single one-year extension by mutual agreement. Vendors must submit pricing for both delivered and pickup options across 10 different product categories, including various fertilizers, weed control products, drying agents, soil conditioners, and field markers. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive bid price, with strict requirements that no deviations are permitted from the specified chemical compositions of the products.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The City of Warwick will be exempt from Rhode Island Sales Tax and may consult additional purchasing consortiums like RI State MPA, NASPO, MHEC, SOURCEWELL, OMNIA OPUS, and GBPC for comparative pricing strategies. The City reserves the right to award the contract in part or full and maintain flexibility to increase or decrease quantities as needed. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a significant investment in field maintenance products. Vendors are expected to maintain firm pricing throughout the entire contract period, indicating a commitment to stable and predictable municipal budgeting for athletic field maintenance supplies.

Fertilizer, Liquid Weed Control & Lime

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