HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 17 - Swimming Pool ChemicalsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MAY 7, 2024
SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF ANNUAL CONTRACTS FOR SWIMMING POOL
CHEMICALS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewals of annual contracts for the purchase
of swimming pool chemicals with Petra Chemical Company, Inc. and
Sunbelt Pools for the Parks and Recreation Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Parks) for an annual estimated
amount of $80,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for liquid
chlorine, muriatic acid, CO2 and other chemicals used to sanitize and
balance water chemistry required for the City of Grapevine's Dove
Waterpark, Pleasant Glade Pool and The REC aquatic facilities on an as -
needed basis.
These purchases will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buy
Board) as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and
Texas Government Code, Chapter 791. The contracts were for an initial
one-year period with two, one-year renewals available. If approved, this
will be the first renewal available for these contracts.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and contracts were awarded to Petra
Chemical Company, Inc. and Sunbelt Pools. The Parks and Recreation
and Purchasing staff reviewed the contracts for departmental specification
compliance and pricing and determined that the contracts would provide
the best service and pricing for meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval.
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