HomeMy WebLinkAboutB.WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE SUBJECT: Page
~U~IBER Award of Bid for Water Treatment Chemicals for the
3/26/2003
Utility Operations Department. 1 OF 2
RE COMMENDATION:
We recommend the City Council authorize the purchase of water treatment chemicals, when required, from the
vendors listed below for an estimated amount of $245,861.50 for the Utility Operations Department's Water
Purification and Wastewater Treatment Divisions operation and maintenance activities.
BACKGROUND:
These chemicals are used to treat drinking water. Bids were received from seventeen (17) vendors. Attached
is a bid tabulation with additional information. The lowest and the best bids w~ich met specifications are
shown below. Unit prices are firm for one year for all chemicals except Sodium Hydroxide. Due to market
volatility of this product, prices for Sodium Hydroxide are firm for 90 days. Each month the vendor must
supply the City ~vith a letter from their supplier showing any increases or decreases in price to the vendor from
the previous month.
Estimated 2002 2003
Water Treatment Chemicals Vendors Cost Unit Cost Unit Cost
1. Sodium Hydroxide 50% ALTIVIA $ 29,I20.00 $125.27/ton $182.00/ton
Houston, TX
2. Sodium Hydroxide 25% ALTIV][A 12,840.00 161.54/ton 214.00/ton
Houston, TX
3. Liquid Chlorine ALTIVIA 124,950.00 266.00/ton 294.00/ton
One ton cylinders Houston, TX
4. Liquid Chlorine ALTtVIA 11,520.00 560.00/ton 640.00/ton
150 lb. Cyhnders Houston, TX
5. Anhydrous Ammonia Therchem Corp. 21,840.00 420.00/ton 560.00/ton
New Iberia, LA
6. Hydrofluosilicic Acid KC Industries 12,967.50 145.00/ton 136.50/ton
Houston, TX
7. Phosphate Cams Chemical Company 32,624.00 429.40/ton 407.80/ton
Pem, IL
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
The bids from the vendors shown are the lowest bids that meet specifications and are therefore
recommended. This year's estimate total is $245,861.50. Last year's total amount based on the same estimated
quantities was $217,372.60. This reflects a 13% increase in unit prices from last year. These chemicals are
purchased on an as needed basis and are charged to the Water Purification, and Wastewater Treatment Divisions,
Operation and Maintenance Account Numbers 410-1252-532.29-02 and 410-1256-532.29-00 (Water and Sewer
Operations Budget).
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City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE SUBJECT: Page
NU~IBEE Award of Water Treatment Chemicals for the Utility
04-08-02
Operations Department. 2 OF 2
STAFF/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
Trained employees who are certified by the TCEQ administer all water treannent chemicals.
SUMMARY:
The low bids for each vendor meet the requirements of the advertised specifications and are therefore
recommended for approval. Funds for these contract are available in Water and Sewer Operational Budget
Accom~t Numbers 410-1252-532.29-02 and 410-1256-532.29-00
~Daniel Sheph'~'~d-~ :Rebecca Underhill
Director of Utility Operations Director of Finance
xc: Kelly Eldridge
John Tomplait
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CITY MANAGER Date
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