Title
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Gulbrandsen for the purchase of aluminum chlorohydrate in the amount of $0.217/lb. for water 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.
Gulbrandsen was selected as the lowest responsible bidder the following chemical at the price provided:
Aluminum Chlorohydrate water treatment $ 0.217/lb
The estimated cost for this chemical contract is $78,120/annually. The previous year's cost for this chemical was $0.229/lb. The bid document and tabulation sheets are attached to this agenda item.
Deadline for City Council Action
11/10/2020
Funding Expected: Revenue __ Expenditure _X_ N/A __
Budgeted Item: Yes _X_ No __ N/A __
Amount: $78,120.00
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 one year contract, with the possibility of two annual renewals, to Gulbrandsen for the purchase of the chemicals as stated above.