Agenda 08/12/2025 Item #16F 2 (Increase in funding with Rainbow TreeCare Scientific Advancement)8/12/2025
Item # 16.F.2
ID# 2025-2501
Executive Summary
Recommendation to authorize an increase in funding up to $75,000 under Sole Source Waiver No. 24-073-WV with
Rainbow TreeCare Scientific Advancements d/b/a Rainbow Ecoscience for the remainder of the existing waiver through
September 2028, to purchase Onmark & Trimtect herbicide to knock down and control residual of annual perennial
weeds, broadleaf, grass, and sedges within Pelican Bay.
OBJECTIVE: To increase the amount of available funding and annual not to exceed amount of the sole source waiver
for Rainbow TreeCare Scientific Advancements d/b/a Rainbow Ecoscience.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Pelican Bay Services Division Municipal Services Taxing & Benefit Unit (the “MSTBU”)
was formed for the purposes of providing street lighting, water management, beach renourishment, ambient noise
management, extraordinary law enforcement service and beautification, including but not limited to beautification of
recreation facilities, sidewalk, street and median areas, identification markers, the maintenance of conservation or
preserve areas including the restoration of the mangrove forest preserve and to finance the landscaping beautification of
only that portion of U.S. 41 from Pine Ridge Road to Vanderbilt Beach Road.
On January 25, 2024, the County approved Waiver #24-073-WV in a not-to-exceed amount of $50,000 per fiscal year to
Rainbow TreeCare Scientific Advancements d/b/a Rainbow Ecoscience to purchase OnMark herbicide and Trimtect
growth regulator for the MSTBU.
Rainbow Ecoscience’s Onmark herbicide helps to knock down and control the residual of annual and perennial weeds,
broadleaf, grass, and sedges, and its Trimtect plant growth regulator is applied to landscape plants as a foliar spray to
minimize vegetative growth while enhancing plant health, color, and drought resistance. Both products have unique
formulations that reduce growth to help maintain a manicured appearance with less maintenance, reducing labor costs
and saving taxpayer dollars. Those products beautify and enhance the plants and flowers so that they are more pleasing
to the Pelican Bay residents. The products also help to delay the number and the frequency of treatments, thereby
requiring less product to be purchased. The MSBTU has tried many different products in the past, and the field study
and trial run with both Onmark and Trimtect products proved to be the most successful.
Staff sent requests to multiple vendors to locate the product and to compare other quotes and found that the products
were exclusive to Rainbow Ecoscience. The original fiscal impact cost of $50,000 was based on the first year of
purchasing, so the MSBTU purchased the product in bulk to receive a more favorable rate; but due to the success of the
products, the need for further application, and the anticipation that the cost of the products will increase due to inflation,
staff is requesting that the Board approve the annual fiscal year expenditure to $75,000.
Pursuant to Section Eleven, Procurement Methods, sub-paragraph 10 of the Collier County Procurement Ordinance
2017-08, as amended, staff requests that the Board find that it is in the best interest of the County to purchase Rainbow
Ecoscience’s, Onmark and Trimtect and related materials as a sole source vendor through September 30, 2028. A public
notice to designate the entity as a Sole Source entity was posted in OpenGov from July 01, 2025, to July 08, 2025, and
no bids/proposals were received.
This item is consistent with the Collier County strategic plan objective to preserve and enhance the character of the
community to continue the manicured appearance with less maintenance and the beautification and enhancement of the
plants and flowers.
FISCAL IMPACT: The original fiscal impact cost of $50,000 was based on the first year of purchasing, so the
MSBTU purchased the product in bulk to receive a more favorable rate; but due to the success of the products, the need
for further application, and the anticipation that the cost of the products will increase due to inflation, staff is requesting
that the Board approve the annual fiscal year expenditure to $75,000.
Sufficient funding is available in Right of Way Beautification Operating Fund 1007 for annual maintenance. No grant
funds will be used for these products.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact.
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8/12/2025
Item # 16.F.2
ID# 2025-2501
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for Board
approval. —SRT
RECOMMENDATIONS: To authorize an increase in funding up to $75,000 under Sole Source Waiver No. 24-073-
WV with Rainbow TreeCare Scientific Advancements d/b/a Rainbow Ecoscience for the remainder of the existing
waiver through September 2028, to purchase Onmark & Trimtect herbicide to knock down and control residual of
annual perennial weeds, broadleaf, grass and sedges within Pelican Bay MSBTU.
PREPARED BY: Dawn Brewer, Operations Specialist II, Pelican Bay Services Division
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Rainbow Ecoscience- Waiver Increase Request Form New - $75K-APPROVED and SIGNED DB, ND, EF SS
2. COI Waiver 2025
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WAIVER REQUEST FORM
Revised 10/01/2024
Page 1 of 4
Instructions: The Procurement Ordinance, 17-
source. Complete this form for purchases greater than $3,000 and provide the supporting documentation to the Procurement Services
Division. Waiver requests greater than $50,000 will require approval by the Board of County Commissioners. Complete all sections of
this form prior to submitting it to Procurement.
Definitions:
Single source refers to a procurement directed to one source because of standardization, warranty, or other factors, even
though other competitive sources may be available.
Sole source refers to a procurement where the selection of one particular supplier to the exclusion of all others may be
based on lack of competition, proprietary technology, copyright, warranty, or a supplier’s unique capability.
Disclaimer: Waivers are not active until the Procurement Director approves the request or the requested start date, whichever is
later. Waivers that require review by the Board of County Commissioners are not valid until Board approval is received. No purchase
order requests will be processed until formal approval has been received.
Submit Waiver requests to Procurement Services via the Jira Ticketing System.
SECTION ONE
Division: Requested Not-to-Exceed Expenditure Per FY:
Vendor Corporate Name: Summary of Item(s)/Service(s):
SECTION TWO
Sole Source Single Source One-Time Purchase Multiple Purchases
SECTION THREE
Detailed Description of Purchase. Enter a description of the item(s) that will be purchased under this waiver.
Detailed Public Purpose. Include why this purchase is essential to County operations.
SECTION FOUR
Information Technology. Select Yes if the products/services are related to Information Technology. If yes, provide the
Purchasing Compliance Code (PCC) number or email approval from IT.
Yes No
If yes, provide the PCC number:
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WAIVER REQUEST FORM Revised 10/01/2024
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SECTION FIVE
Justification. Identify the criteria that qualifies this purchase as a sole or single source. Check all that apply (if a box is
checked, make sure to provide an explanation below):
Sole Source
o Only Authorized Vendor of Distributor. Is this vendor the only vendor authorized to sell this
product/service? If yes, explain below and provide documentation from the manufacturer confirming
claims made by the distributors.
o No Comparable Product or Service. Is there another vendor who can provide a similar product/service,
regardless of cost, convenience, timeliness, etc.?
o Product Compatibility. Does this product/service provide compatibility with existing equipment that
prohibits switching to another comparable brand/vendor. If yes, provide the detailed explanation below,
including what would occur if the other brand/vendor were used.
o Proprietary. Is this product/service proprietary? If yes, provide a detailed explanation below on how its
use is restricted by patent, copyright, or other applicable laws and provide documentation validating that
claim.
Single Source
o Standardization. Is this product/service part of a purchase that the County has already standardized on?
If yes, please provide detailed information below.
Date of BCC Standardization: BCC Agenda Item #:
o Warranty. Is this the only vendor able to complete factory-authorized warranty services on County owned
equipment? If yes, provide the documentation verifying the warranty.
o Geographic Territory. Is this vendor the only vendor authorized to sell this product/service in our region?
If yes, provide documentation from the manufacturer confirming those claims.
o Other Factors. Any other reason not listed above. Explain below.
Explain. How does this purchase meet the identified sole or single source criteria checked above?
How was the decision made to use this vendor? Describe in detail if a formal standardization process was performed
via Procurement or if there is a historical precedence established for the use of the product, please explain purchase, and
use history and the current level of County investment in the product.
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WAIVER REQUEST FORM Revised 10/01/2024
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Explain why it is in the County’s best interest to use this product/service rather than issuing a competitive
solicitation.
vendor/product was used? What would occur if another brand/vendor was used?
Explain how the pricing compares to other vendors/products and is it considered to be fair and reasonable.
Provide information of historical use and whether pricing has increased/decreased. If sole source and no other product is
available, provide the cost for addressing the needs via an alternate approach.
Will this purchase obligate the County to future ancillary products or services, either in terms of maintenance or
standardization?
Yes No If yes, explain what types.
Does this purchase require the County to accept terms and conditions, including those contained in hyperlinks?
Yes No If yes, attach documentation.
Market research and market alternatives. When was the last time a market evaluation was performed to determine if
anticipate evaluating the market again?
amount of the purchase will be a high risk to the County.
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WAIVER REQUEST FORM Revised 10/01/2024
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SECTION SIX
It is a felony to knowingly circumvent a competitive process for commodities or services by fraudulently
specifying sole source. Florida Statute 838.22(2).
Requester: Signature:
Division Director: Signature:
Department Head (Required if over $50,000): Signature:
Procurement Director or Designee: Signature:
PROCUREMENT USE ONLY
Estimated Expenditure Per FY:
Additional Commentary:
P-Card PO
Attachments:
Sole/Single Source Letter
Designation
Approved Date Range
Start Date:
End Date:
Contract #:
Contract Not Applicable
Waiver #:
Contingent Upon Board Approval:
Yes No
Agenda #:
Approval Date:
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►Rainbow ™
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Onmark™ Herbicide
Rainbow Eco science is the sole distributor of Onmark, a patent pending, non-glyphosate
herbicide, used to manage weeds in hardscape and landscape areas. Onmark contains a
unique blend of three non-selective herbicides that provide pre and post emergent control
of broadleaf and grass weeds.
David Anderson
Director, Product Dev. & Reg. Affairs
Rainbow Ecoscience
11571 K-Tel Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55343
115711<-Tel Dr. Minnetonka, MN 55343
www.rainbowecoscience.com
06-27-2025
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►Rainbow ™
I
Trimtect® Exclusive Formulation
Trimtect® is a plant growth regulation product that is applied to landscape plants as a
foliar spray to minimize vegetative growth while enhancing plant health, color, and
drought resistance. Trimtect has a unique formulation that is exclusive to Rainbow
Ecoscience. Rainbow Ecoscience is the sole owner of the Trimtect® EPA registration, and
no other known products meet the performance features Trimtect® provides.
David Anderson
Director, Product Dev. & Reg. Affairs
Rainbow Ecoscience
11571 K-Tel Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55343
115711<-Tel Dr. Minnetonka, MN 55343
www.rainbowecoscience.com
06-27-2025
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Notice of Recommended Designate of Sole/Single Source
Notice of Intent Name
Posting Date
Due Date
Responses
Vendor Name
Recommendation
Manufacturer Name
Vendor/Provider Name
Approved Signatures
Procurement Services Director:
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Project View Count
113
Vendor Funnel
Followers 1
Downloaders 8
Applicants 3
No Bids 3
Submissions 0
Vendors
Bonness Inc No Reviews
estimating@bonnessinc.com
DF Interactive NC LLC
bids+opengov@davidfine.dev
Dodge Data And Analytics No
jayalakshmil@construction.com
GS Gov contracts LLC
gsgovcontract@gmail.com
Green Administrative Services
haroldgreen197410@gmail.com
None
martin.larinas@gmail.com
North America Procurement Coun
notifications@napc.me
R&N LAWN MAINTENANCE INC
rnlawn@gmail.com
RevStar Consulting No Review
nastassia.barkouskaya@revstarcons
Vendor Followed Downloaded Applied No Bid Submitted
7/9/25, 3:29 PM Vendor Analytics
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Thermo Environmental Instrumen
orders.aqi@thermofisher.com
Vantage Construction Services, L
shannon@vantageconstructionllc.com
7/9/25, 3:29 PM Vendor Analytics
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From:Michael Quigley
To:DL-SAP Users
Cc:Greily Gonzalez; Kevin Anderson; Michael Quigley
Subject:Updated COI waiver
Date:Wednesday, July 31, 2024 8:10:28 AM
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In an effort to facilitate the requisition request process for divisions, Procurement staffs, and Risk we areproviding a blanket waiver of insurance requirements for the following type of purchases:
1. Online purchases of items or parts for which the vendor uses a shipping company as the delivery
method.
2. In-store purchases in which county employees go to a local shop or store to purchase and pickup the items, parts, or other goods.
3. Dues and Memberships
4. Online Subscriptions or third-party data access purchases
5. Onsite or Online Training Instructors
6. Musicians, Performers, DJs, facepainting
7. Music instructors, such as piano or any other musical instruments
8. When the County is a tenant on a lease: Under these circumstances it is the County who mustpresent proof of insurance to the Landlord.
9. When the County is issuing a PO for a donation or contribution:
1. In this case the County is paying a bill, rather than procuring a service or making a purchase.
10. Piggyback agreements – as those are being reviewed, COI and Risk approval will be saved in thefolder “COI approved by Risk” found in I:\ASD\Procurement Services\Purchasing\ApprovedPiggyback Contracts\COI approved by Risk, for staff members to access and attach to the PREQ.Approval will be granted UP TO the expiration date of the policies listed on the COI.
1. Verify if an approval has been provided for vendor first.
11. PB Agreements in SAP – it is NOT necessary for County staff to request approval as all COIs inSAP have been vetted and approved.
12. Quoting (SQ, 3Q, QQ) services for vendors under contract – if a staff member is obtaining a quotefor a vendor with a contract in SAP, although the services are not part of the bid, the COI that hasbeen attached to the contract CAN BE used if the coverages did not expire.
1. Please annotate in item note text that the “vendor is under an SAP agreement” in the PREQ
for approval processing.
Michael Quigley RMPE
Division Director - Risk Management
Risk Management
Office:239-252-8906
Mobile:239-206-7138
3311 Tamiami Trail E. Building D
Naples, FL 34112
Michael.Quigley@colliercountyfl.gov
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