REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BROCK D. BUCHE, PE, PLS, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: RUSSELL B. GUILLIAMS, Water Manager - Certified
Department of Public Utilities, Water Division
MARTIN WENDELS, Project Manager
Department of Public Utilities, Water Division
SUBJECT
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Award a requirements contract to Carus, LLC., for the purchase of ortho polyphosphate, for three years with an option for two one-year extensions, in the amount of $920,887.49 per year plus annual Consumer Price Index increases (Bid File 12401056) (Citywide).
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council award a requirements contract to Carus, LLC. (Carus), an Illinois Corporation, for the purchase of ortho polyphosphate (OPP), for three years with provisions for two one-year extensions, in the amount of $920,887.49 per year plus annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases; and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign the agreement on behalf of the City of Fresno (City).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Utilities - Water Division (Water), seeks to award a requirements contract to supply OPP, to Carus for an annual total of $920,887.49 and a five-year contract total of $4,604,437.43. Water currently uses OPP at the Northeast Surface Water Treatment Facility (NESWTF), the Southeast Surface Water Treatment Facility (SESWTF), and at various water well locations throughout the City to aid in the prevention of pipe corrosion in the water distribution system. Award of this contract will allow for the continued protection of the water distribution system.
BACKGROUND
OPP is used as an additive to water produced at the Surface Water Treatment Facilities and various water well sites to inhibit corrosion in the water distribution system. This addition reduces costs associated with corrosion-related repair of water mains and service lines for both the City and its customers within our service area.
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