Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: Flood Control District
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 240376
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Roundstone Native Seed, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest bid meeting specifications to Roundstone Native Seed, LLC in the amount of $122,392 for native seed supply for the Flood Control District for the period of February 27, 2025 - February 26, 2026 with four (4) one-year renewal options (240376), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.
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Background and Discussion:
The Native Grass and Forb Seed Mix contract will provide a mix of native species of grasses and forbs that have been tested and proven to grow and thrive in Southeast Texas. The mix of species was developed through an agreement between Texas A&M University Kingsville and the District over a period of several years. Through this research, seed growers now have access to and can provide the quantity of seed necessary to supplement District turf establishment seed requirements. These services will provide support for infrastructure maintenance work that will be executed as a result of the passage of the 'Maintenance Matters' Proposition in November 2024.
Expected Impact:
The District needs commercial growers to begin producing these locally sourced varieties for seed. It is expected that by offering a contract, growers will be enticed to produce the seed in the quantity needed to supplement t...
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