Title
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Brenntag SW, Inc. for the purchase of Chlorine in the amount of $690.00/ton; Liquid Ammonium Sulfate (wells) in the amount of $170.00/drum; salt in the amount of $239.00/ton.
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 on the following chemicals at the prices provided for each process and/or location:
Chlorine wastewater treatment $ 690.00/ton
Liquid Ammonium Sulfate water wells $ 170.00/drum
Salt water treatment $ 239.00/ton
The City received up to three bids for each of these chemicals. These chemicals have an estimated annual cost of $99,104. The previous year's cost for each of these chemicals was the exact same cost as these bids per unit volume. The bid document and tabulation sheets are attached to this agenda item.
The City has had a successful relationship with Brenntag, SW, Inc. for several years.
Deadline for City Council Action
11/10/2020
Funding Expected: Revenue __ Expenditure _X_ N/A __
Budgeted Item: Yes _X_ No __ N/A __
Amount: $99,104
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 Brenntag SW, Inc. for the purchase of the chemicals as stated above.