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Home My WebLink AboutPR 21641: DEGREASER FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT Ciry of r,rr rt It i Teras INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: October 20, 2020 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Ronald Burton, City Manager From: Donald Stanton, Interim Director of Utilities RE: PR 21641 —Degreaser for Wastewater Treatment Introduction: The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek City Council's approval for the purchase of degreaser and other biological aids of the control of grease, odor, and other unacceptable wastewater conditions, in various lift stations throughout the,city. The estimated annual total for all of these chemicals is $65,000, and is budgeted from Account No. 410-1255-532.29-02, Treatment Chemicals. Background: Our Wastewater Conveyance crew will use these biological aids to keep sewer lines clear of fats, oils, and grease. We have tested several chemicals in different lift station environments and have found certain sole vendor-source products which work best in each unique lift station environment. We currently have found four (4) different chemicals that help us reduce odors and neutralize fats, oils, and grease in the collection system lift stations, depending on the unique challenges at each site (including pH, Condition of Solids, Grease Content and Concentration, Concentration of Solids, Detention Time in the lift station wet-well, etc). All wastewater treatment chemicals are administered by trained employees who are properly certified by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Budget Impact: We estimate that degreaser purchases this year for the Wastewater Conveyance Division will total an estimated $65,000. This amount has been budgeted and the chemicals will be purchased on an as-needed basis and charged to Account No. 410-1255-532.29-02, Treatment Chemicals. Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council approve P. R. No. 21641, authorizing the purchase of various sole-source biological aids by the Water Utilities Department. "Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" P. R. No. 21641 10/20/20 bw Page 1 of 3 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF WATER UTILITIES TO PURCHASE VARIOUS DEGREASERS AND BIOLOGICAL AIDS, DELINEATING PROCEDURES FOR THE PURCHASE OF SUCH CHEMICALS, WITH A PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF $65,000.00 FROM ACCOUNT NO. 410-1255-532.29-02,TREATMENT CHEMICALS. WHEREAS, the Director of Water Utilities is responsible for wastewater lift stations and piping network; and, WHEREAS, odor, grease, sewer blockages, and other nuisance conditions occur in the lift stations and piping network from the wastewater conveyed throughout the City; and, WHEREAS, certain chemical additives reduce the odor, grease, sewer blockages, and nuisance conditions from the wastewater; and, WHEREAS, these chemical additives are not of standard chemical composition and are available only from one source because of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or natural monopolies; and, WHEREAS, these proprietary chemicals have to be tested at each lift station to determine if they can properly treat, and not create adverse conditions in the lift stations. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: THAT,the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct; and, THAT, the Director of Water Utilities shall present to the City Council for approval the purchase of proprietary chemicals that are expected to cost more than $25,000 per year without advertising for bids; and, P. R. No. 21641 10/20/20 bww Page 2 of 3 THAT, the Director of Water Utilities shall have the discretion to choose the amount of proprietary chemicals, so long as he does not exceed his yearly budget for this item, the chemicals are approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and National Sanitation Foundation, are successfully tested at the lift stations, and that the manufacturers thereof are financially stable and has liability insurance. If, through testing, the Director of Water Utilities discovers other proprietary chemicals that he desires to purchase in excess of$25,000 per year, he shall submit those chemicals to the City Council for adding to the approved list (Exhibit A); and. THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution shall be spread upon the Minutes of the Meeting of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this day of , 2020 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Councilmembers: NOES: • ATTEST: Sherri Bellard Thurman"Bill"Bartie City Secretary Mayor P. R. No. 21641 10/20/20 bw Page 3 of 3 APPROVED AS TO FORM: \--1/4-2- ti Valecia Tize o City Attorney APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Ronald Burton Donald Stanton City Manager Interim Utilities Director APPROVED AS TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: I / GLS r�C� ,` / Q (c)r IP Kandy Daniels Clifton Williams, CPB Interim Director of Finance Purchasing Manager Exhibit A Chemical Vendors & Pricing Vendor Name Product Name Product No. Drum Price Projected Annual Cost Beta Technology Grease Away 2025-55D $1,900.00 $24,000.00 State Chemical Pit Raider 123826 $2,251.78 Solutions Grease B Gone 121288 $1,694.54 $5,000.00 Evergreen Micro-Solve N/A $2,585.00 $20,000.00 Floating Lift Station Share Corporation Degreaser& Odor Control 13230155 $1,925.00 $16,000.00 • w BETA TECHNOLOGY, INC. BET, PO Box 218686 . . s Houston, TX 77218-8686 (281)647-9700 Fax (281)647-9790 ti October 26, 2020 City of Port Arthur Email: marolean.levine@portarthurtx.gov Attn: Marolean Blanchette, Warehouse Supervisor • Thank you for your interest in our products. Beta Technology sells a broad spectrum of specialty maintenance products to industry, business, cities, municipalities and institutions. The products manufactured and sold by Beta Technology are branded, unique proprietary products and are not available through any other source. We look forward to assisting you with your needs. Please let me know if you need any additional information. Sincerely, 2k:Vij:Yajt 141441"-kaj'f-‘ Dorothy Graham Executive Vice President of Operations cc: Customer File SHARE CORP DATE: May 21, 2020 TO: Mickey Bruce SUBJECT: Share Corporation Branded Products Share Corporation has their own exclusive formulas where they are carefully blended to meet the unique requirements of a particular application. We manufacture all of our chemical products at our own plant. Share branded products are exclusive and can only be purchased from Share Corporation. Should you need any more information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Best Regards, Gary Olson V.P. Product Development Share Corporation Share Corporation 7821 N. Faulkner Rd. Milwaukee,WI 53224 www.sharecorp.com 800-776-7192 tate® Chemical Solutions Care for Work Environments® October 21, 2020 To Whom It May Concern: State Chemical Solutions company, A division of State Industrial Products, manufactures a variety of specialty cleaning chemicals, degreasers, disinfectants, drain care, air care, coatings, and water treatment products. We are also the sole manufacturer and distributor of its products including the STATE Ready to Use Quick Defense aerosol, a sanitizer, disinfectant, cleaner and deodorizer. These products are represented and distributed through State's own network of sales personnel and warehouse facilities. Sincerely, 6 ri a n K. Digitally signed by Brian K.Wamser DN:cn=Brian K.Wamser,o,ou, ernail=bwamser@stateindustrial.co Wamser Date:2020.10.2115:30:25-04'00' Brian K. Wamser Corporate Accounts Coordinator State Industrial Products 5915 Landerbrook Drive•Mayfield Heights,Ohio 44124.440-565-5555•Fax:888-771-9670•www.statechemical.com State Chemical Solutions is a Division of State Industrial Products Bio-Tech Industries, Inc. Mfg. Date: October 20, 2020 To: Marolean Blanchette City of Port Arthur 111 H. O. Mills Blvd. Port Arthur, TX 77640 From: Bio-Tech Industries, Inc. Dear Ms. Blanchette, This letter is to certify that Troy Najar, representing EGSW, has the exclusive right to sell and market our product, Micro-Solve®,throughout the state of Texas. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at(904) 272-6446. Sincerely, Sandia J. Jitcga as CEO Bio-Tech Industries, Inc. Blanding Industrial Center 1027 Blanding Blvd. #606 Orange Park, FL. 32065