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Resolution to Approve Purchase of Liquid Oxygen from Linde Inc. ITB 4769 (Estimated $80,000.00/ Year)
Memorandum
Your approval is requested to authorize the purchase of approximately 200,000 CCF of liquid oxygen at $0.40/CCF from Linde Inc. The Water Treatment Services Unit (WTSU) uses liquid oxygen to generate ozone, the primary disinfectant in the drinking water treatment process. The estimated total cost of this chemical is $80,000.00 for FY26.
ITB 4769 was advertised on the City's website and on the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) website. Three (3) bids were received and publicly opened on April 2, 2025:
Linde Inc. $0.40/Per CCF
Matheson Tri-Gas $0.445/Per CCF
Airgas $0.70/Per CCF
Linde Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder in response to ITB 4769, and staff recommends that Council authorize a purchase order with Linde Inc. for the City's liquid oxygen needs. Because liquid oxygen is necessary to disinfect the water via ozone generation, it is also recommended that Council authorize purchase of liquid oxygen from another vendor if Linde, Inc. is unable to provide this product in a timely manner or at the bid pricing.
Staff also recommends that Council authorize the City Administrator to renew the purchase order for up to two (2), one-year (1) periods, if in the best interest of the City, and subject to annual price increases tied to the Producers Price Index (PPI) as outlined in the bid documents, and subject to the availability of funding.
Linde Inc. complies with the City's Non-discrimination and Conflict of interest ordinances.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: Funds are specifically budgeted for this purchase in the FY26 Water Supply System Operations and Maintenance Budget, and will be included in the FY27 budget, if so, approved by Council.
Staff
Prepared by: Molly Maciejewski, Water Treatment Services Manager
Reviewed by: Jordan Roberts, Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Mil...
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