HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 24757: 1ST AND FINAL RENEWAL OF CONTRACT WITH HAWKINS, INC AND CATALYNT SOLUTIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF LIQUID SODIUM BISULFITE FOR THE WATER UTILITIES DEPT. PR No. 24757
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AND FINAL RENEWAL OF
THE CONTRACT WITH HAWKINS, INC. OF
ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA, AND CATALYNT
SOLUTIONS OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, FOR THE
PURCHASE OF LIQUID SODIUM BISULFITE FOR THE
WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT, WASTEWATER
TREATMENT DIVISION, WITH A PROJECTED
BUDGETARY IMPACT OF $165,000.00. FUNDING IN
WATER UTILITIES ACCOUNT NO. 410-40-225-5217-00-
00-000,TREATMENT CHEMICALS.
WHEREAS, the Water Utilities Department, Wastewater Treatment Division, routinely
utilizes liquid sodium bisulfite to dechlorinate effluent discharged from the City's wastewater
treatment facilities in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 25-062, the City of Port Arthur entered into a
one-year contract with Hawkins, Inc., of Roseville, Minnesota, and Catalynt Solutions, of
Edmonds, Washington, for the purchase of liquid sodium bisulfite, with a projected budgetary
impact of$165,000.00 and the option to renew the contract for one(1) additional one-year period;
and,
WHEREAS, the City desires to exercise the first and final renewal option under the
contract for an additional one-year term, under the same terms and conditions, with no further
option to renew.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS:
Section 1. THAT,the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct; and,
Section 2. That the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the first
and final renewal of the contract with Hawkins, Inc., of Roseville, Minnesota, and Catalynt
Solutions, of Edmonds, Washington, for the purchase of liquid sodium bisulfite for the Water
Utilities Department, Wastewater Treatment Division, substantially in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit"A,"in an amount not to exceed $165,000.00.
Section 3. The term of the renewed contract shall be for one (1) year, with no option to
renew.
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: January 21, 2026
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald Burton, City Manager
From: Calvin Matthews, P.E.,Water Utilities Director
RE: PR 24757—First and final renewal of the contract for the purchase of Liquid
Sodium Bisulfite for an estimated projected budgetary impact of$165,000.00.
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City Council's approval for the first and final
renewal of the contract with Hawkins, Inc. of Roseville, Minnesota, and Catalynt Solutions of
Edmonds, Washington, for the purchase of Liquid Sodium Bisulfite for an estimated projected
budgetary impact of$165,000.00; chemicals will be purchased as needed.
Background:
Liquid Sodium Bisulfite is used to de-chlorinate our WWTP effluent as a disinfectant in our
treatment process. As per Resolution No. 25-062, a contract was awarded to Hawkins, Inc. of
Roseville,Minnesota, and Catalynt Solutions of Edmonds,Washington, for the purchase of Liquid
Sodium Bisulfite for a one-year period with the option to renew one (1) additional one-year
period. This contract will be the first and the final renewal and shall have a term of one year
from the issuance of the notice to proceed.
Budget:
Purchases of Liquid Sodium Bisulfite are projected to be $165,000.00. Chemicals will be
purchased as needed. Account No. 410-40-225-5217-00-00-000, Treatment Chemicals.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve PR No. 24757, authorizing the City Manager
to renew the contract for one (1) one-year period with Hawkins, Inc. of Roseville, Minnesota,
and Catalynt Solutions of Edmonds, Washington, for the purchase of Liquid Sodium Bisulfite
with no option to renew as discussed/outlined above.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
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Section 4. That funding for the contract is available in the Water Utilities Department
Account No. 410-40-225-5217-00-00-000, Treatment Chemicals.
Section 5. 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 , 2026
at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Charlotte M. Moses
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Roxann Pais Cotroneo
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
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Ronald Burton, CPM
City Manager
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Suhail Kanwar, P.E.
Director of Public Services
Calvin atthews, P.E.
Water Utilities Director
APPROVED AS TO THE AVAILABILITY
OF FUNDS:
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Finance Director
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Clifton E. Williams Jr. CPPB
Purchasing Manager
Exhibit A
(Contract Renewal with Hawkins, Inc.)
PURCHASING CONTRACT AGREEMENT
FOR LIQUID SODIUM BISULFITE
THIS AGREEMENT, made this the day of , 2026,
by an individual, firm, partnership, or corporation, Hawkins, Inc., of Roseville, Minnesota,
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. Pursuant to Resolution No. 25-062, the City entered into a one-year contract, with the option
to renew for one (1) additional one-year period. The term of this Contract shall be one (1)
year from the date that it is signed by the City, with no option to renew. The City can
terminate this contract at its convenience, which includes, but is not limited to, funding not
being available in any budget cycle, with thirty (30) days' written notice.
2. The Vendor will provide liquid sodium bisulfite, as delineated and submitted in their bid dated
January 8, 2025,that was included in the original contract,pursuant to Resolution No. 25-062.
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:
Liquid Sodium Bisulfite
4. The Vendor agrees to deliver all materials on an as-needed basis during the term of this
contract, as shown in the Bid schedule in the original contract, pursuant to Resolution No.
25-062.
Bide price of$2.90/gal. for 1,500-gallon loads
5. The term "Contract Documents" means and includes the following:
a) Agreement
b) Invitation to Bid*
c) Specifications*
d) General Information*
A- 1
e) Bid*
f) Notice to Proceed
*These items were attached to the original contract.
6. This Agreement shall be binding upon all parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors,
administrators, successors, and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed, or caused to be executed 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 on the day of , 2026.
ATTEST CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
BY
Sherri Bellard Ronald Burton, CPM
CITY SECRETARY CITY MANAGER
Signed on the day of 2026
WITNESS Hawkins, Inc.
BY
Print Name:
Title:
A- 2
Exhibit B
(Contract Renewal with Catalynt Solutions)
PURCHASING CONTRACT AGREEMENT
FOR LIQUID SODIUM BISULFITE
THIS AGREEMENT,made this the day of , 2026,
by an individual, firm, partnership, or corporation, Catalynt Solutions of Edmonds,Washington,
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. Pursuant to Resolution No. 25-062, the City entered into a one-year contract,with the option
to renew for one(1) additional one-year period. The term of this Contract shall be one(1)
year from the date that it is signed by the City, with no option to renew. The City may
terminate this contract at its convenience, including,but not limited to, funding not being
available in any budget cycle, with thirty(30) days' written notice.
2. The Vendor will provide liquid sodium bisulfite, as delineated and submitted in their bid dated
January 8,2025,that was included in the original contract,pursuant to Resolution No. 25-062.
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:
Liquid Sodium Bisulfite
4. The Vendor agrees to deliver all materials on an as-needed basis during the term of this
contract, as shown in the Bid schedule in the original contract,pursuant to Resolution No.
25-062.
Bide price of$2.75/gal. for 3,000-gallon loads
5. The term "Contract Documents" means and includes the following:
a) Agreement
b) Invitation to Bid*
c) Specifications*
d) General Information*
A- 1
e) Bid*
f) Notice to Proceed
*These items were attached to the original contract.
6. This Agreement shall be binding upon all parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors,
administrators, successors, and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed, or caused to be executed 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 on the day of , 2026.
ATTEST CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
BY
Sherri Bellard Ronald Burton, CPM
CITY SECRETARY CITY MANAGER
Signed on the day of 2026
WITNESS Catalynt Solutions
BY
Print Name:
Title:
A- 2