HomeMy WebLinkAboutG. WATER: TREATMENT CHEMICALSCity of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE
NUMBER
04-08-02
RECOMMENDATION:
SUBJECT:
Award of Bid for Water Treatment Chemicals for the
Utility Operations Department.
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We recommend the City Council authorize the purchase of water treatment chemicals, when required,
from the vendors listed below for an estimated amount of $220,000 for the Utility Operations
epartment s Water Purtficatton and Wastewater Treatment D~visions operat on and maintenance
activities.
BACKGROUND:
These chemicals are used to treat drinking water. Bids were received from fourteen (I4) vendors.
Attached is a bid tabulation with additional information. The lowest and the best bids which 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 with a letter from their supplier showing any increases or
decreases in price to the vendor from the previous month.
Estimated 2001 2002
Water Treatment Chemicals Vendors Cost Unit Cost Unit Cost
1. Sodium Hydroxide 50%
2. Sodium Hydroxide 25%
3. Hydrofluosilicic Acid
4. Liquid Chlorine
One ton cylinders
5. Liquid Chlorine
150 lb. Cylinders
6. Phosphate
7. Anhydrous Anmnonia
ALTIVIA $ 25,054.00 $349.75/ton $125.27/ton
Houston, TX
ALTIVIA 6,461.60 410.00/ton 161.54/ton
Houston, TX
Skyhawk Chemicals 13,775.00 153.90/ton 145.00/ton
Houston, TX
DXI Industries 113,050.00 221.79/ton 266.00/ton
Houston, TX
ALTIVIA 10,080.00 520.00/ton 560.00/ton
Houston, TX
Carus Chemical Company 34,352.00 468.00/ton 429.40/ton
Peru, IL
Therchem Corp. 16,380.00 370.00/ton 420.00/ton
New lberia, LA
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 $220,000. Last year's total amount based on the same
estimated quantities was $256,461.25. This reflects a 14.2% decrease 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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DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL:
APPROVE
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City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
DATE J REFERENCE
NUMBER
04-08-02
SUBJECT:
Award of Water Treatment Chemicals for the Utility
Operations Department.
Page
2OF2
STAFF/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
Trained employees who are certified by the TNRCC administer all water treatment 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
Account Numbers 410-1252-532.29-02 and 410-1256-532.29-00
Rebecca Underhill
Director of Finance
xc: Kelly Eldridge
John Tomplait
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DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL:
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