Resolution awarding the lowest and best bid for chemicals used at the Ralph Brennan Water Treatment Plant, in an amount not to exceed $1,140,000, for Fiscal Year 2016/2017 with four (4) one-year renewal options along with the following stipulations:
Award bid (0116-1620 to the two lowest, best responsive bids for chemicals to the following vendors:
· Carmeuse Lime Inc., 11 Stanwix Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 - High Calcium Quicklime @ $220.29 / ton.
· Morton Salt, Inc., 123 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 - Solar Salt (Sodium Chloride) @ $122.23 / ton.
Waive a minor irregularity which states "there are no minimums placed on orders" for 24 ton minimum order requirement.
Authorize the purchase of the above chemicals on a per ton price basis for one year subject to the FY 2016/2017 budget appropriation.
Authorize the City Manager to approve any amendments required to implement proposed rate increases.
Authorize the City Manager to exercise the renewal options and to expend budgeted funds as needed during the renewal terms for purchases.
The purpose of this request is to maintain compliance with state and federal regulatory water quality standards. Funds are available in the 411 Water and Sewage Funds.
Recommendation: Director of Utilities recommends adoption of the
Resolution.