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Resolution to Approve Purchase of Anhydrous Ammonia for Water Treatment from Tanner Industries, Inc. Bid No. ITB-4488 (estimated $39,500.00/yr)
Memorandum
Your approval is requested to authorize the purchase of anhydrous ammonia for the water treatment process. The Water Treatment Services uses approximately 25 tons/year of anhydrous ammonia as part of its disinfection process in the treatment of drinking water. The estimated cost of this chemical for FY18 is $39,500.00.
The following bid was received:
Tanner Industries, Inc. - $1,580.00/ton
It is recommended that the resolution be approved to satisfy the Water Treatment Service Unit's requirement for anhydrous ammonia from Tanner Industries, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder.
It is also recommended that the purchasing agreement be extended for up to up to three (3), one- year (1) periods provided both parties agree to an extension at no-cost increase and subject to the availability of funding.
Funds are specifically budgeted for this purchase in the approved FY18 Operations and Maintenance Budget of the Water Supply System.
Tanner Industries, Inc. complies with the requirements of the City's Non-discrimination ordinance.
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Prepared by: Larry Sanford, Assistant Manager, Water Treatment Services
Reviewed by: Craig Hupy, Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Howard S. Lazarus, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The Water Treatment Services Unit uses anhydrous ammonia for disinfection in the treatment of drinking water;
Whereas, Tanner Industries, Inc. provided the only responsible bid to supply anhydrous ammonia; and
Whereas, Tanner Industries, Inc. complies with the requirements of the City's Non-Discrimination Ordinance;
RESOLVED, That Council accepts the Tanner Industries, Inc. bid of $1580.00/ton for anhydrous ammonia in accordance with the terms of Bid No. ITB-4488;
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be directed to approve a purchase order with Tanner Indu...
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