HomeMy WebLinkAboutB. SIEMENS WATER TECHNOLOGIES - PURCHASE SODIUM CHLORITECity of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE SUBJECT: Page
NUMBER Award of Sodium Chlorite (for the Production of Chlorine
03/02/09 Zpp9-CLDIOX.DOC Dioxide/ for the Utility Operations Department. 1 of 2
We recommend the City Council authorize the purchase of Sodium Chlorite for the Production of Chlorine
Dioxide, as needed, from Siemens WaterTechnologies, of Sarasota, FL, in the estimated amount of $283,000
($0.566/Ib) for the Utility Operations Department Water Purification Division.
Sodium Chlorite is used to produce chlorine dioxide, which is used in the disinfection of drinking water. This
service contract is for a two (2) year period. The vendor must provide chlorine dioxide generators, storage, and
application equipment to make the chlorine dioxide on site for use as a disinfectant. The vendor also must
provide for all maintenance of this equipment and technical support. The equipment provided by the vendor
operates in a very hostile chemical environment, limiting the life of the chlorine dioxide generation equipment to
about three (3) years. The two (2) year service contract allows the cost of equipment to be spread over a two (2)
year period by the vendor and results in lower overall cost to the City. Bids were solicited from six (6) vendors
capable of providing this service, specifications were advertised on 211/09 & 2/8/09, and bids were received
from the two below listed vendors on February 18, 2009, and the lowest and the best bid which meets
specification is shown in bold.
Vendor Unit Cost
Siemens Water Technologies $ 0.566/lb
Sarasota, FL
Est. Total Cost (2 vearsl
$283,000
Simply Aquatics, Inc. $2.45/Ib
Kirbyville, TX
FY 2007 - 2009 bid $ 0.494/Ib
$1,225,000
The bid from Siemens Water Technologies. of Sarasota, FL, is the lowest and best bid that meets
specification and is therefore recommended.
BUDGETIFISCAL EFFECT
This year's bid reflects a 14.6% increase over the previous 2-year contract price. This increase is estimated to
increase our costs by $36,500 over a 2-year period. This chemical ispurchased on an as-needed basis, and is
charged to the Water Purification Division budget account No. 410-1252-532.29-02 (Water and Sewer
Operations Budget).
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City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE SUBJECT: Page
NUMBER Award of Sodium Chlorite (for the Production of Chlorine
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STAFFIEMPLOYEE EFFECT
All chemicals are applied by properly trained and TCEO-certified employees in this division
SUMMARY
The bid from Siemens Water Technologies is the lowest and best bid that meets the requirements
of the advertised specifications and is therefore recommended for approval. Funds for this contract
are available in Water and Sewer Operational Budget Account, 410-1252-532.29-02.
RECOMMENDED:
Kelly EI idge Shawna Tubbs Rebecca Underh[II
Director of Utility Operations Purchasing Manager Finance Director
410 Water & Sewer Operating Budget Fund
1252 Water Purification
532 Water Utilities
29-02 Other Supplies -Chemicals
xc: John Tomplait
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