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Resolution to Approve Purchase of Clarifloc C-308P for Water Treatment from SNF Polydyne Inc; Bid No.4536 (estimated $33,480.00)
Memorandum
Your approval is requested to authorize the purchase, under the City's standard purchase order terms, of Clarifloc C-380P for the Water Treatment Services Unit. Clarifloc C-308P is used to control zebra mussels at the river intake as well as a coagulant and filter aid in the water treatment process. The estimated cost of this chemical in FY19 is $33,480.00 for the purchase of 120 drums.
For ITB 4536 the following bids were received:
SNF Polydyne
$279.00/ drum
Nalco Water
$405.00/drum
It is recommended that the resolution be approved to satisfy the Water Treatment Plant's requirement for zebra mussel control and coagulant. SNF Polydyne is the lowest responsible bidder.
In the event that Polydyne is unable to furnish the chemical, it is requested that the WTSU Manager be authorized to accept the next lowest responsible bid for the purchase.
It is also recommended that the you approve follow-on purchases to cover up to three additional one-year periods at no increase in cost, if the vendor is agreeable and the City deems it to be in its best interest.
Funds are budgeted for this purchase in the FY19 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the Water Supply System and the General Fund (hydroelectric dam). Future purchase agreements are subject to the availability of funding and budget approvals.
SNF Polydyne complies with the City of Ann Arbor's Conflict of Interest and Non-discrimination Ordinances.
Staff
Prepared by: Sarah Page, Drinking Water Quality Manager
Reviewed by: Craig Hupy, Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Howard S. Lazarus, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, the Water Treatment Services Unit uses Clarifloc C-308P to control zebra mussels at the river intake and for hydroelectric dam components as well as for a filter aid in the water treatment process;
Whereas, purchase orders f...
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