REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
December 3, 2015
FROM: THOMAS C. ESQUEDA, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: BUD TICKEL, Water Systems Manager
Department of Public Utilities - Water Division
RUSSELL GUILLIAMS, Water Systems Supervisor
Department of Public Utilities - Water Division
SUBJECT
Title
Award a requirements contract in the amount of $178,246 to Brenntag Pacific, Inc. for ortho poly phosphate blend for a one-year contract with provisions for two one-year extensions - Bid File 9330 (Citywide).
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council award a requirements contract in the amount of $178,246 to Brenntag Pacific, Inc. for ortho poly phosphate blend, and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or his designee, to execute a one-year contract with provisions for two one-year extensions.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Utilities, Water Division, routinely uses ortho poly phosphate blend at the Northeast Surface Water Treatment Facility (NESWTF) as an additive to inhibit the corrosive nature of the ultra-soft water produced at the facility. 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.
Funding for this requirements contract is included in the FY 2016 budget. Staff recommends award of a requirements contract to Brenntag Pacific, Inc. for ortho poly phosphate blend in the amount of $178,246.
BACKGROUND
Ortho poly phosphate blend is used by the NESWTF as an additive to inhibit the corrosive nature of the ultra-soft water produced at the facility. This additive reduces the costs associated with corrosion-related repair of water mains and service lines for both the City and its customers in the NESWTF's service area.
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