REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
December 7, 2017
FROM: THOMAS C. ESQUEDA, Director
Department of Public Utilities
THROUGH: BUD TICKEL, Division Manager
Department of Public Utilities, Water Division
BY: ROBERT LITTLE, Water System Supervisor-Water Quality
Department of Public Utilities - Water Division
SUBJECT
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Award a requirements contract in the amount of $571,371 to Calgon Carbon Corporation, for delivery, installation, removal and destruction or regeneration of Granular Activated Carbon- Bid File 9404 (Citywide)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council award a requirements contract in the amount of $571,371 to Calgon Carbon Corporation, for delivery, installation, removal and destruction or regeneration of granular activated carbon (GAC) and authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a one-year contract with provisions for two one-year extensions.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Utilities - Water Division (Division) routinely uses GAC for treatment of drinking water wells and the Surface Water Treatment Facilities (SWFT). By executing a requirements contract with one supplier, it establishes a firm price for a specified time allowing the City to make purchases as needed. This contract is secured through the competitive bidding process.
GAC Treatment is necessary in order for affected wells to remain in compliance with drinking water standards, and funding for this contract is included in the FY2018 Water Enterprise Fund operating budget. Staff recommends award of a requirements contract to Calgon Carbon Corporation of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for these services in the amount of $571,371.00.
BACKGROUND
The Division operates 23 treatment sites, which treats 25 wells contaminated with pesticides. In addition, there are 12 current GAC treatment sites and 26 non-treatment sites impacted with 1,2,3-TCP which could require either additional GAC vessel on existing sites or construction of new GAC ...
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