From
Marysol Alagenchev
Title
Price agreement for chlorine cylinders from DPC Industries, Inc. in the amount of $64,518, and ammonia cylinders from Airgas in the amount of $43,218.15; authorize the City Manager to execute up to four one-year renewals with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% or the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City's obligation during the renewal terms for an annual supply of chlorine and ammonia
Presenter
Ron McCuller, Public Works Director
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
In order to facilitate and provide for water quality in the water distribution system and water storage facilities, Chlorine and Ammonia will be injected into source storage and distribution points at various locations. The addition of Chlorine and Ammonia will also assist with addressing those areas within the water distribution system which may experience low residuals resulting in water quality issues.
Notice of bid #17089 was advertised and distributed to 8 vendors. There were no Grand Prairie vendors available for this commodity. A total of two bids were received as shown on attachment A.
The City has solicited and received two bids for the purchase of necessary supplies and services and recommends DPC Industries, Inc. as low bid received for chlorine cylinders in the amount of $64,518 and Airgas as low bid received for ammonia in the amount of $43,258.15.
As with all our "supply contracts", the total bid price ($107,776.15) reflects price agreements totaling a much higher amount than we will actually spend in the current fiscal year. The purchase quantities are not guaranteed to the vendor, quantities will be purchased only on an "as needed" basis and this agreement will overlap into next fiscal year. The overstatement of quantities simply reflects the fiscal year overlap of the contract and prevents unnecessary delay in our maintenance and operat...
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