Title
Resolution to Approve Purchase of Anhydrous Ammonia for Water Treatment from Tanner Industries, Inc. Bid No. ITB-4290 (estimated $38,500.00/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 to maintain disinfection of drinking water in the distribution system. The estimated cost of this chemical for FY14 is $38,500.00.
The following bid was received: Tanner Industries, Inc - $1540.00/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 three additional years at no increase in cost if the vendor is agreeable, and if the City deems it to be in its best interest.
Funds are specifically budgeted for this purchase in the approved FY14 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the Water Supply System. Future contract years are subject to City Council’s annual appropriation.
Staff
Prepared by: Molly Robinson, Manager, Water Treatment Services
Reviewed by: Craig Hupy, Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Steven D. Powers, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The Water Treatment Services Unit uses anhydrous ammonia to maintain disinfection of drinking water in the distribution system;
Whereas, Contracts for supplying estimated requirements are the most stable and cost-effective way of meeting water treatment needs;
Whereas, Tanner Industries, Inc. was the only responsible bid to supply anhydrous ammonia per Bid No. ITB-4290; and
Whereas, Tanner Industries, Inc. received Human Rights approval on September 23, 2012;
RESOLVED, That Council accepts the Tanner Industries, Inc. bid of $1540.00/ton for anhydrous ammonia in accordance with the terms of Bid No. ITB-4290;
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