HomeMy WebLinkAboutE. LIQ ANHYDROUS/AMMONIA City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
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.uMaE. Award of Bid for Liquid Chlorine and Anhydrous
5/15/06 CI2NH3cc.doc Ammonia for the Utility Operations Department. 1 of 2
RECOMMENDATION
We recommend the City Council authorize the pumhase of Liquid Chlorine and Anhydrous Ammonia, when
required, from the vendors listed below for an estimated amount of $,. for the Utility Operations Department's
Water Purification and Wastewater Treatment divisions.
BACKGROUND
These chemicals are used to treat ddnking water and disinfect wastewater effluent. Thirty (30) bid packets were
sent out and one bid was received on May 17, 2006. The lowest and the best bids which met specifications are
shown in bold below. Unit prices are firm for one year for both of these chemicals, and there is an option to
renew for one additional year with the agreement of both parties.
Est. Total Unit 2005 2004
Chemical Vendor Co~t Cost Unit Cost Unit Cost
Liquid Chlorine - One ton cylinders ALTIVlA $178,425. $549./ton $494.671ton $494.67/ton
Houston, TX
Liquid Chlorine - 150 lb. Cylinders ALTIVlA $ '18,960. $79Jcyl. $71 ./cyl $71 ./cyl.
Houston, TX
Anhydrous Ammonia Air Gas Spec. $22,100, $680./ton $500./ton $500./ton
Duluth, GA
Anhydrous Ammonia TherChem $26,650. $820./ton
New Iberia, LA
Anhydrous Ammonia Tanner Ind. $28,600. $880./ton
Southampton, PA
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT
The bids from the vendors shown in bold are the lowest bids that meet specifications and are therefore
recommended for award. The price for Liquid Chlorine ton cylinders, and 150-1b. cylinders is 11% and 11.3%
higher than the last two years. The price for Anhydrous Ammonia is 36% higher than the last two years. These
chemicals are pumhased 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).
STAFF/EMPLOYEE EFFECT
Trained employees who are certified by the TCEQ administer all water treatment chemicals.
SUMMARY
The Iow 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
Acc0unt/~,~Numbers~/,~.~. j410'1252-f32'29'02~/'/~,,///-'~"/~and 410-1256-532.29-00 ~ C' O,.., ~
Kelly EId~idge of J'o~'ph Broussard RebeCca Underhill
Director of,Utilit7 Operations Purchasin~ Manager Director of Finance
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