REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
February 14, 2019
FROM: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: BUD TICKEL, Assistant Director
Department of Public Utilities, Water Division
SUBJECT
Title
Award a Requirements Contract to Univar USA, Inc., of Kent, Washington in the amount of $543,222.22 for Sodium Hypochlorite, for a term of three years with the possibility of two one-year extensions Bid File 9487 (Citywide)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council award a three year requirements contract with provisions for two one-year extensions to Univar USA, Inc., of Kent, Washington, in the amount of $543,222.22 for Sodium Hypochlorite, which is required by federal and state drinking water regulations to maintain a chlorine residual in the distribution system greater than 0.2 mg/L at all times for corrosion prevention at the Northeast, Southeast and T3 surface water treatment facilities (SWTFs) as well as all of the well sites, and authorize the Director of Public Utilities or designee to sign agreement on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Utilities, Water Division, routinely uses Sodium Hypochlorite for water treatment at the SWTFs and all well sites. 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 three year requirements contract with provisions for two one-year extensions to Univar USA, Inc., in the amount of $543,222.22. Funding for this contract is included in the FY19 budget.
BACKGROUND
The City is required by federal and state drinking water regulations to maintain a chlorine residual in the distribution system greater than 0.2 mg/L at all times. Sodium hypochlorite is dosed at the discharge of the SWTFs as well as all of the well sites. Newer corrosion strategy calls for an increased dosage from 1.0 milligram/liter (mg/l...
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