HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 17 - Water Treatment Chemicals ContractsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: • RUMBELOW, . IiWl
MEETING DATE: MAY 20, 2014
SUBJECT: EXTENSION OF ANNUAL CONTRACTS FOR WATER
TREATMENT CHEMICALS
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a 90 day extension of RFB 318 -2009 with Brenntag
Southwest, Inc., Fort Bend Services, Inc., Harcros Chemicals, DPC Industries, Inc. and
Univar USA for the purchase of water treatment chemicals.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds for this purchase are available in account 200 - 42205 -530 -2 and 200 - 42205 -531 -2
(Water/Wastewater Treatment) in the estimated amount of $244,000.00.
Bids were taken in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter
B, Section 252.021 (a) and Section 252.041 (a). The bid advertisement was posted in
the Fort Worth Star Telegram on November 3 and 10, 2011. The contract was for an
initial one -year period with four, one -year renewal options.
The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for various water and
wastewater treatment chemicals used for the daily operations of the water and
wastewater treatment plants.
This request is for a 90 day extension from June 1, 2014 through September 1, 2014 to
continue services under the same terms and conditions of the annual contract and to
facilitate the rebid process. Due to regulatory requirements and permitting for water and
wastewater treatment plant chemicals a change in specifications is required to meet new
standards.
Staff recommends approval.
KC /LW
4/15/2014 7:23:10 AM