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AGENDA ITEM TITLE: |
Approval to accept the recommended bids for Water Treatment Plant Chemicals for water treatment as follows: 1) Chlorine at $1.165 per pound to Brenntag Southwest; 2) Fluorosilicic Acid at $0.292 per pound to Pencco Inc.; 3) Poly-phosphate at $0.647 per pound to Shannon Chemicals; 4) Aluminum/polymer liquid blend coagulant at $0.427 per pound to WaterTech Inc.; 5) Sodium Chlorite solution at $0.665 per pound to Evoqua Water Technologies; 6) Ferric Chloride at $0.24 per pound to PVS Technologies; 7) Copper Sulfate at $0.5131 per pound to Brenntag Southwest, or take other necessary action. (Mike Stewart) |
BACKGROUND: |
Bids were advertised in the local newspaper and on the City website and communicated to all known vendors. Bids were received on January 19, 2024 for Water Treatment Plant Chemicals for fiscal year 2025 and the recommended suppliers are listed below:
Brenntag Southwest |
Chlorine |
$1.165 per pound |
Pencco Inc. |
Fluorosilicic Acid |
$0.292 per pound |
Shannon Chemicals |
Poly-phosphate |
$0.647 per pound |
WaterTech Inc. |
Aluminum Polymer Coagulant |
$0.427 per pound |
Evoqua Water Technologies |
Sodium Chlorite |
$0.665 per pound |
PVS Technologies |
Ferric Chloride |
$0.24 per pound |
Brenntag Southwest |
Copper Sulfate |
$0.5131 per pound |
Pricing for all chemicals have increased for FY 2024-2025. It is recommended to award all lowest bids. |
RECOMMENDED ACTION: |
Approve awarding the recommended lowest and/or best bids for chemicals used for water treatment. |