HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 23 - Water and Wastewater ChemicalsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF ANNUAL CONTRACTS FOR WATER AND
WASTEWATER CHEMICALS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of annual contracts for water and
wastewater chemicals with Brenntag Southwest, Chameleon Industries,
DPC Industries and Polydyne for the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Utility Enterprise Fund for an annual estimated
amount of $195,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for water
and wastewater chemicals on an as -needed basis for the Public Works
Department. Purchasing and the Public Works Department awarded
products based on the lowest responsible and responsive bids submitted.
Bids were taken in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252,
Subchapter B, Section 252.021 (a) and Section 252.041 (a). The
contracts were for an initial one-year period with four, one-year optional
renewals. If approved, this will be for the third renewal available.
Based on the evaluation of the bid by the Public Works Department and
Purchasing, it was determined the awards be made based on the lowest
responsible and responsive bid meeting specifications for each line item
awarded.
Staff recommends approval.
LW