Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 20194: PURCHASE OF SODIUM CHLORITE /' .. City of url rthrrr Ii'.tus www.PortArthurTx.gov INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: April 3, 2018 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Harvey Robinson, Interim City Manager From: Dr. Hani Tohme, P.E., Director of Utilities • RE: P.R. 20194 for the Purchase of Sodium Chlorite Introduction: The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City Council's approval for the City Manager to renew the contract with Evoqua Water Technologies,LLC,of Sarasota,Florida,for the purchase of Sodium Chlorite from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Background: Sodium Chlorite is used to make Chlorine Dioxide for the disinfection and treatment of drinking water at our Water Purification Plant. Bids were solicited from qualified bidders as delineated in the City of Port Arthur Purchasing Policy. Evoqua was the lowest bid of two bids that were turned into the Purchasing Department on April 19, 2017. The original contract allowed for renewal for one (1) additional year period. Budget Impact: Based on previous chemical usage at the Water Purification Plant, Staff believe we will use no more than 600,000 lbs of Sodium Chlorite in a one (1) year period. The price per pound from Evoqua was$.558/lb,for a total anticipated cost of$334,800.00. This amount has been budgeted in Utility Operations account number 410-1252-532.29-02. Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council approve P.R. 20194,authorizing the City Manager to renew the contract with Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC, of Sarasota, Florida, for the purchase of Sodium Chlorite. "Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743 P.R.No.20194 4/24/18 ds RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF THE FINAL YEAR CONTRACT WITH EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC OF SARASOTA, FLORIDA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF SODIUM CHLORITE, WITH AN ANNUAL PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF $334,800.00. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN UTILITIES OPERATIONS WATER TREATMENT CHEMICAL ACCOUNT NO. 410-1252-532.29-02 WHEREAS, per Resolution No.17-142, City Council approved the a one-year contract with Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC of Sarasota, Florida, for the purchase of sodium chlorite for water disinfection,with the option to renew for an additional one-year period; and WHEREAS, it is recommended that City Council approves the final year renewal of the contract with Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC, with an annual estimated budgetary impact of $334,800.00. NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: THAT, the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a one (1) year renewal contract for sodium chlorite for water disinfection with Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC of Sarasota, Florida, in substantially the same form attached hereto as Exhibit"A"; and, THAT, funding is available in Account No. 410-1252-532.29-02 (Treatment Chemicals); and, THAT. a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED on this day of April, 2018 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor: Councilmembers: P.R. No.20194 4/24/18 ds NOES: Derrick Freeman, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: reSherri Bellard Va Tizeno City Secretary City Attorney APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Harvey Robinson Dr. Hani Tohme, P.E. Interim City Manager Interim Director of Water Utilities APPROVED AS TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: Andrew Vasquez, CPA Director of Finance ,j?-4V-zukov4; ' Williams, CPPB Purchasing Manager P.R. No. 20194 4/24/18 ds Exhibit A (Purchase Contract Agreement) PURCHASING CONTRACT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made this the of , 2018. by and between an individual, firm partnership or corporation, EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, OF SARASOTA, FL, hereinafter called "Vendor", and the City of Port Arthur, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Texas, hereinafter called the "Owner'' or "City". WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the payments, terms, conditions and agreements set forth herein, Owner and Vendor agree as follows: 1. The term of this Contract shall be for one (1) year from the date issued on the Notice to Proceed, unless sooner terminated under the provision hereof. The City can terminate this contract at its convenience which includes, but not limited to, funding not being available in any budget cycle with ten (10) days written notice. 2. The Vendor will provide Sodium Chlorite, as delineated and submitted in their bid on April 19. 2017. 3. During the term of this Contract, the Vendor will furnish all of the materials and supplies, as stated in the advertised bid specifications. described as: Sodium Chlorite 4. The Vendor agrees to deliver all materials on an as-needed basis during the term of this contract, for a bid price of $.55811b for up to 600,000 lb as shown in the Bid schedule. 5. The term "Contract Documents" means and includes the following: A. Agreement R Specifications* D. Bid* E. Addendum* F. Notice to Proceed 6. This Agreement shall be binding upon all parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. *These items were attached to the original letting contract. The agreement only is included for this renewal. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed, or caused to be execute by their duly authorized officials, this Agreement in two (2) copies each of which shall be deemed an original on the date first above written. SIGNED AND AGREED to on the day of , 2018. WITNESS: CONTRACTOR: EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC SIGNED AND AGREED to on the day of , 2018. WITNESS: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: City Secretary City Manager