Title
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for the purchase of sodium bisulfite for the water and wastewater treatment plants with Napco Chemical Company in the amount of $1.90 per gallon.
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 and Wastewater 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 sheets 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 and wastewater treatment chemicals is included in the water and wastewater treatment plant departments in the chemical line items. The anticipated annual expenditure of $50,540 for this chemical is included in those two budget items.
Staff Recommendation
Authorize the City Manager to execute a one year contract, with the possibility of two annual renewals, to Napco Chemical Company in the amount of $1.90 per gallon for sodium bisulfite.
Drafter
Lauri Gillam
Assistant City Manager