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, 2018. 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 applicable department budget in the chemical line item. The anticipated annual expenditure of $255,972 for these chemicals is included in those budget items.
Staff Recommendation
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.
Drafter
Lauri Gillam
Assistant City Manager