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SUBJECT
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Consideration to renew supply contract number FY24-095 with the following vendors:
1. Chemrite Chemicals, Buford, Georgia;
2. Brenntag Southwest, Lancaster, Texas;
3. Chemtrade Chemicals, Parsippany, New Jersey;
4. Polydyne, Inc., Riceboro, Georgia;
This renewal is for an annual amount of $5,225,000.00 and not to exceed $10,450,000.00 for the remainder of the contract term. This contract is for the purchase of water and wastewater treatment chemicals for the Utilities Department. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon availability of appropriated funds. Chemtrade is proposing a price increase due to an increase in overhead and fuel costs. This is the first of three one-year extension periods. All chemicals will be purchased on as needed basis. Funding is available in the Waterworks and Sewer Systems Funds.
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BACKGROUND
This contract establishes pricing for the purchase of chemicals used in the water and wastewater treatment process. Staff is recommending that these contracts be renewed with the listed vendors. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract may be extended for two, additional one-year periods upon mutual agreement of the parties. This contract shall be the responsibility of and administered by the vendor and the City of Laredo Utilities Department.
Current Award:
Vendor Chemical
Chemrite Chemicals Calcium Hypochlorite lbs.
Brenntag Southwest Liquid Chlorine (Ton Cylinder)
Chemtrade Chemicals Liquid Aluminum Sulfate (50%) lbs.
Liquid Ammonium Sulfate
Polydyne, Inc. Cationic Polymer Average lbs.
Anionic Polymer
Wastewater Polymer lbs.
Wastewater Polymer (55 Gallon Drum)
A bid tabulation, chemical expenditure spreadsheet, price adjustment documentation, and contracts are attached for review.
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