The City of Mesa issued a competitive solicitation for the supply of perennial ryegrass seed to be used in municipal parks and facilities. After receiving two responsive bids, the City issued a Notice of Intent to Award to Ewing Irrigation Products. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, three‑year supply agreement with optional renewals. Key points include:
• Product: Perennial ryegrass seed meeting stringent germination, purity, and PLS specifications (≈ 30,600 lb total).
• Awarded Vendor: Ewing Irrigation Products (annual contract value $65,000).
• Procurement Method: Full and open competition with electronic submission via the City’s Vendor Self‑Service portal; deadline extended to July 20 2021.