HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 18420: CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF LIQUID SODIUM BISULFITE FOR UTILIYT OPERTIONS WITH CALABRIAN CORPORATION MEMORANDUM
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
TO: John A. Comeaux P.E., Interim City Manager
FROM: John A. Tomplait, Assistant Director of Utility Operations z
DATE: August 21, 2014
RE: Proposed Resolution No. 18420
COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the City Council approve PR No. 18420 authorizing the second and final year
of the contract for Liquid Sodium Bisulfite with Calabrian Corporation in an amount not to
exceed $80,700 (same as last year).
BACKGROUND
Liquid Sodium Bisulfite is used to de-chlorinate our VVWTP effluent water. The EPA has
determined that free chlorine, used as a disinfectant in our treatment process, is hazardous to
certain water fleas at the 0.11 mg/I concentration level. WWTP's of our size must therefore
remove free chlorine from our effluent as a preventative measure. In 2011, we received three
bids, with Calabrian Corporation providing the recommended low bid. Our specifications allow
for the re-authorization of the bid prices upon agreement of both parties.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT
This chemical will be charged to the account #410-1256-532.29-00 (Other Supplies). $80,700
will be available in the 2014-2015 fiscal year.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT
Trained and TCEQ-certified employees administer all treatment chemicals.
SUMMARY
The Utility Operations Department recommends that the City Council approve PR No. 18420
authorizing the second and final year of the contract for Liquid Sodium Bisulfite to Calabrian
Corporation in an amount not to exceed $80,700.
P. R. No. 18420
08/05/13 JT
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SECOND AND
FINAL YEAR OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF LIQUID SODIUM BISULFITE FOR THE
UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT WITH
CALABRIAN CORPORATION IN A NOT TO EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $80,700.00. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN
ACCOUNT NO. 410-1256-532.29-00.
WHEREAS, the Utility Operations Department routinely utilizes Liquid Sodium
Bisulfite to de-chlorinate the effluent water from our Main, Port Acres, and Sabine Pass
WWTP's; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 12-353,the City entered into a one year contract
(with an option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods) with Calabrian Corporation for
the purchase of liquid sodium bisulfite; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 13-364, the City entered into the first year
renewal contract with Calabrian Corporation for the purchase of liquid sodium bisulfite; and,
WHEREAS, the Utility Operations Dept. request the City Council to renew the contract
for the second and final year; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR:
THAT, City Council hereby authorizes the second and final year of the contract between
the City of Port Arthur and Calabrian Corporation, in a not to exceed amount of$80,700; and,
THAT, the City can terminate this contract at its convenience with ten days written
notice; and,
THAT, funding for these chemicals is provided for in the Utility Operations O&M
budget; and,
THAT, an authorized representative of Calabrian Corporation will sign this resolution
agreeing to the terms; and,
P. R. No. 18420
08/21/14 JT
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THAT, a copy of the caption of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City
Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of , 2014 at
a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Debris Prince, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary John A. Comeaux P.E., Interim City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Valecia Tizeno, C� Attorney Shawna Tubbs, CPPB, Purchasing Manager
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF J '. Tomplai ; Asst. Dir. of Utilities
FUNDS:
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Deborah Echols, CPA, Director of Finance
Account No. 410-1256-532.29-00
P. R.No. 18420
08/21/14 JT
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CALABRIAN CORPORATION BY:
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