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CONSIDERATION AND AWARDING OF BID 1516-1 FOR THE PURCHASE OF POLYMER FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT.
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BACKGROUND: On July 9, 2015, bids were opened for Bid 1516-1 for polymer. Funds in the amount of $642,201 have been budgeted in the Fiscal Year Ending (FYE) 2016 Budget, Water Fund, Water Treatment Plant, Operating Chemicals (031-5534-461.31-08) for purchase of all treatment chemicals, including polymers.
DISCUSSION: Specifications were sent to three (3) vendors and two (2) bids were received, one from Mid America Hydro Tech (Macomb, OK) in the amount of $0.55 per pound and the lowest and best bid meeting all specifications was submitted by Southwest Chemical Servics, Inc. (McAlester, OK) in the amount of $0.51 per pound. Bids have been examined by Staff and found to be in order and proper as to form.
Polymer is used to assist in coagulation during the settling process. This is the first time we have bid polymer and it will only be used on rare occasions (i.e. excessive rains). Purchases will be made throughout FYE 2016 on an as-needed basis.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of the bid from Southwest Chemical Services, Inc., in the amount of $0.51 per pound.