Title
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Brenntag SW, Inc. for the purchase of Chlorine in the amount of $640.00/ton; Liquid Ammonium Sulfate (water treatment) in the amount of $0.0885/pound; Liquid Ammonium Sulfate (wells) in the amount of $170.00/drum; salt in the amount of $224.00/ton; Aluminum Chlorhydrate (ACH) in the amount of $.2380/pound; Sulfa-Clear (Colorado Sand lift station) in the amount of $650.00/drum; Sulfa-Clear (Verona lift station) in the amount of 3,395.00/tote and sodium hyperchlorite in the amount of $131.00/drum.
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. Nine vendors provided pricing on one or more chemicals. Two chemicals received no bids and will be re-bid.
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 $ 640.00/ton
Liquid Ammonium Sulfate water treatment $ 0.0885/pound
Liquid Ammonium Sulfate water wells $ 170.00/drum
Salt water treatment $ 224.00/ton
Aluminum Chlorhydrate (ACH) water treatment $ 0.2380/pound
Sulfa-Clear lift station (Colorado Sand) $ 650.00/drum
Sulfa-Clear lift station (Verona) $ 3,395.00/tote
Sodium hyperchlorite water treatment $ 131.00/drum
The City received up to three bids for each of these chemicals. 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
Action is requested on October 9, 2...
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