HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 17 - Water and Wastewater ChemicalsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 19, 2025
SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR RFB 48-24 FOR WATER
AND WASTEWATER CHEMICALS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the renewal of an annual contract for
RFB (Request For Bid) 48-24 for the purchase of water and wastewater
chemicals with Brenntag Southwest, Chameleon Industries, Polydyne,
Inc. and PVS DX Inc. for the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Utility Enterprise Fund for an annual estimated
amount of $500,000.
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 contract
was for an initial one-year period, with four available one-year renewal
options. If approved, this will be the first 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.
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