REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BROCK D. BUCHE, PE, PLS, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: RUSSELL 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 Chemtrade Chemicals US, LLC., for the purchase of bulk aluminum sulfate, for three years with an option for two one-year extensions, in the amount of $4,597,832.25. (Bid File 12400533) (Citywide)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council award a three-year requirements contract with provisions for two one-year extensions to Chemtrade Chemicals US, LLC., of Parsippany, New Jersey, in the amount of $4,597,832.25 to provide for bulk aluminum sulfate; and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to execute the contract on behalf of the City of Fresno (City).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Utilities, Water Division, routinely uses bulk aluminum sulfate for water treatment at the surface water treatment facilities (SWTF), inclusive of the Northeast SWTF, the Southeast SWTF, and T-3 Water Storage and SWTF. The execution of a Requirements Contract with one supplier establishes a firm price, secured through competitive bidding, for a specified time and allows the City to make purchases as needed. Staff recommends the award of a three-year requirements contract with provisions for two one-year extensions to Chemtrade Chemicals US, LLC., in the amount of $4,597,832.25.
BACKGROUND
Aluminum sulfate is used as a coagulating agent at the three surface water treatment facilities as the first step in treating raw surface water to meet State and Federal drinking water requirements. When added to water, it causes suspended microscopic impurities to clump together into larger particles. These clumps of impurities then settle to the bottom of the basin and are discharged to waste. This initial proces...
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