REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BROCK D. BUCHE, PE, PLS, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: MARTIN WENDELS, Project Manager
Department of Public Utilities - Water Division
SUBJECT
Title
Award a Product Requirements Contract in the annual amount of $1,184,975.19, for three-years with provisions for two one-year extensions, for bulk sodium hydroxide to Univar USA, Inc, (Bid File 12301172) (Citywide)
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council award a Product Requirements Contract in the annual amount of $1,184,975.19, for three-years with provisions for two one-year extensions, to Univar USA, Inc. (Univar) for bulk sodium hydroxide; and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign and execute all documents on behalf of the City of Fresno (City).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Utilities, Water Division (Water) routinely uses sodium hydroxide as an additive in finished drinking water at the Northeast Surface Water Treatment Facility (NESWTF), Southeast Surface Water Treatment Facility (SESWTF), and Tank 3 Surface Water Treatment and Water Storage Facility (T-3). The Council's approval of the three-year contract with Univar will ensure the uninterrupted delivery of the chemical to the surface water treatment facilities and allow the continued production of safe drinking water.
BACKGROUND
Bulk sodium hydroxide is used in the post-treatment process at the NESWTF, SESWTF, and T-3 treatment facilities for corrosion control in the potable water distribution system. It is considered to be an effective enhancement chemical for the City of Fresno's water supply by conditioning raw water and enhancing the chemical reaction with the primary coagulant, to facilitate effective cleansing of the water. It also adjusts the pH of the treated water entering the water distribution system and ultimately the end user's facilities (homes, businesses, etc.), thereby controlling the corrosive quality of the treated wate...
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