Title
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Brenntag SW, Inc. for the purchase of aluminum sulfate in the amount of $0.60/gallon for wastewater treatment.
Summary
The City of Pflugerville uses a variety of chemicals in water and wastewater operations. City staff solicited sealed bids for the purchase of thirteen chemicals for a term of one year, with the option for two annual renewals. Advertisements were placed in the Pflugerville Pflag for two consecutive weeks; notice of the bid was on the City's website for the duration of the bidding process; and Texas Bid System was used to engage additional vendor interest. Twelve vendors provided pricing on one or more chemicals.
Brenntag SW, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsible bidder the following chemical at the price provided:
Aluminum Sulfate wastewater treatment $ 0.60/gallon
The City has had a successful relationship with Brenntag, SW, Inc. for several years.
The original vendor, Colonna Group, would not honor their price that they bid for this chemical and after multiple attempts to rectify the issue with the vendor, they have become non-responsive.
Prior City Council Action
On November 10, 2020, the City Council approved a contract with Colonna Group for the purchase of aluminum sulfate in the amount of $0.43/gallon for wastewater treatment. However, Colonna Group has not honored their price and has become non-responsive. The previous contract approved on October 9, 2018 with Cameleon Industries, Inc. was for $0.605/gallon.
Deadline for City Council Action
March 23, 2021
Funding Expected: Revenue __ Expenditure _X_ N/A __
Budgeted Item: Yes _X_ No __ N/A __
Amount: $87,600
1295 Form Required? Yes _X_ No __
Legal Review Required: N/A _X_ Required __ Date Completed: ___________
Supporting documents attached:
Bid Tabulation
Bid Documents per supplier
Solicitation
Recommended Action
Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Brenntag SW, Inc. for the purchase of aluminum sulfate in the amount of $0.60/gallon for wastewater treatment.