Title
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for the purchase of aluminum chlorhydrate solution with Gulbrandsen Technologies in the amount of $.1827 per pound.
Summary
The City of Pflugerville staff solicited sealed bids for the purchase of aluminum chlorhydrate solution for the Water Treatment Plant. 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 five bids for this chemical.
Water treatment staff has checked references. Finance staff verified all information regarding insurance requirements. The City Attorney has reviewed all contract documents. The bid tabulation sheet and information is attached to this agenda item.
Deadline for City Council Action
The bidders were notified that this item would be considered at this meeting.
Projected Future City Council Action
None.
Fiscal Impact
The budget for water treatment chemicals is included in the Water Treatment Plant department. The anticipated annual expenditure of $49,329 for this chemical is included in that budget item.
Staff Recommendation
Authorize the City Manager to execute a one year, with the possiblity of two annual renewals, contract with Gulbrandsen Technologies in the amount of $.1827 per pound.
Drafter
Lauri Gillam
Assistant City Manager