Title
Approving a bulk chemical contract with DPC Industries in the amount of $276,000 for sodium hypochlorite associated with water and wastewater bulk chemicals, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.
Summary
The City of Pflugerville uses a variety of chemicals in water and wastewater operations. City staff solicited sealed bids for the purchase of four chemicals for a term of 2 years (24 months), with the option for two additional 12-month 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. Four vendors provided pricing on one or more chemicals.
DPC Industries was selected as the lowest responsible bidder on the following chemicals at the prices provided for each process and/or location:
Sodium Hypochlorite water treatment $ 2.30/gallon
The City received up to two bids for each of these chemicals. The bid documents and tabulation sheets are attached to this agenda item.
The City has had a successful relationship with DPC Industries for several years and have been the City’s chlorine gas supplier for the most recent 2 years.
Deadline for City Council Action
Action is requested September 27, 2022.
Funding Expected: Revenue __ Expenditure _X_ N/A __
Budgeted Item: Yes _X*_ No __ N/A __
Amount: $276,000
1295 Form Required? Yes _X_ No __
Legal Review Required: N/A __ Required _X_ Date Completed: ___________
Supporting documents attached:
Bid Tabulation
DPC Bid Documents
DPC Presentation
Recommended Action
Approving a bulk chemical contract with DPC Industries in the amount of $276,000 for sodium hypochlorite associated with water and wastewater bulk chemicals, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.