REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
December 13, 2018
FROM: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Director
Department of Public Utilities
THROUGH: BUD TICKEL, Assistant Director
Department of Public Utilities, Water Division
BY: RUSSELL B. GUILLIAMS, Chief of Water Operations
Department of Public Utilities, Water Division
SUBJECT
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Award a Requirements Contract to Brenntag Pacific, Inc., of Santa Fe Springs, California, in the amount of $312,930 for Ortho Poly Phosphate, for a term of one-year with the possibility of two one-year extensions. Bid File 9479 (Citywide)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council award a one-year requirements contract with provisions for two one-year extensions to Brenntag Pacific, Inc., of Santa Fe Springs, California, in the amount of $312,930 for Ortho Poly Phosphate, an additive that provides corrosion control in the water distribution systems, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Utilities, Water Division, seeks approval to establish a requirements contract for Ortho Poly Phosphate, which is routinely used for prevention of pipe corrosion in water distribution systems. The Water Division currently uses Ortho Poly Phosphate at the Surface Water Treatment Facilities (SWTF's), including the Northeast Water Treatment Facility, the Southeast Water Treatment Facility, and T3. 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 award of a one-year requirements contract with provisions for two one-year extensions to Brenntag Pacific, Inc., of Santa Fe Springs, California, in the amount of $312,930. Funding for this contract is included in the FY19 budget.
BACKGROUND
Ortho Poly Phosphate is used by the Surface Water Treatment Facilities as an additive to inhibit the corrosive nature...
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