Title
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Lonestar Maintenance and Service for the purchase of chlorine for the water wells in the amount of $100.00/cylinder.
Summary
The City of Pflugerville staff solicited sealed bids for the purchase of these chemicals. 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. The City received two bids for these chemicals.
Water treatment staff has checked references. Finance staff verified all information regarding insurance requirements. The City Attorney has reviewed all contract documents. The bid document and tabulation sheet are attached to this agenda item.
Deadline for City Council Action
Action is requested on October 13, 2015. The bidders were notified that this item would be considered at this meeting.
Fiscal Impact
The budget for water treatment chemicals is included in the Water Treatment Plant department chemical line item. The anticipated annual expenditure of $5,000 for this chemical is included in that budget item.
Staff Recommendation
Authorize the City Manager to execute a one year contract, with the possibility of two annual renewals, to Lonestar Maintenance and Service for the purchase of chlorine for the water wells in the amount of $100.00/cylinder.
Drafter
Lauri Gillam
Assistant City Manager