HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13 - Swimming Pool ChemicalsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MARCH 19, 2019
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF SWIMMING POOL CHEMICALS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of an annual contract for the
purchase of swimming pool chemicals with DCC, Inc. for the Parks and
Recreation Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are currently available in account 100-42205-312-
005 (Grounds Maintenance) for an annual estimated amount of $45,000.
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 contract was for an initial
one-year period with two, one-year renewal options. If approved, this will
be for the first renewal available.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to DCC,
Inc. The Parks and Recreation 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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