HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 15 - Swimming Pool Chemicals MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER ��
MEETING DATE: MARCH 20, 2018
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF
SWIMMING POOL CHEMICALS
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of swimming pool
chemicals for the Parks and Recreation Department from DCC, Inc.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 100-42205-312-005 (Grounds
Maintenance) for a total amount not to exceed $61,500.00.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for liquid chlorine, muriatic
acid and other chemicals used to sanitize and balance water chemistry required for the
City of Grapevine's Dove Waterpark and Pleasant Glade Pool and The REC aquatic
facilities on an as-needed basis.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal agreement with The
Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) as allowed by Texas Local
Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791. The
agreement is for an initial one-year period with two, one-year renewal options.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to DCC, Inc. Parks and
Recreation staff and Purchasing staff reviewed the contract for departmental specification
compliance and pricing and determined that the contract would provide the best service
and pricing for meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-027
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
SWIMMING POOL CHEMICALS THROUGH AN
ESTABLISHED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is a local government in the State of
Texas and as such is empowered by the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271
and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791 to enter into an interlocal agreement with
other qualified agencies in the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) is a
qualified purchasing cooperative program as authorized by Texas Local Government
Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has established an interlocal agreement
with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) and wishes to utilize
established contracts meeting all State of Texas bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) has an
established Contract No. 533-17, Swimming Pool Chemicals, Supplies and Equipment
with DCC, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need to purchase swimming pool
chemicals; and
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this resolution to be in the best
interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the
purchase of swimming pool chemicals from DCC, Inc. through an interlocal agreement
with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard)for a total amount not to
exceed $61,500.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said swimming pool chemicals.
Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 20th day of March, 2018.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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