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CONSIDERATION AND AWARDING OF BID 1516-2 FOR THE PURCHASE OF QUICK LIME FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT.
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BACKGROUND: On July 9, 2015, bids were opened for Bid 1516-2 for quick lime. Funds in the amount of $642,201 have been budgeted in the FYE 2016 Water Fund, Water Treatment Plant, Operating Chemicals (031-5534-461.31-08)) for purchase of all treatment chemicals, including quick lime.
DISCUSSION: Specifications were sent to three (3) vendors and one (1) bid was received. The lowest and best bid meeting all specifications was submitted by US Lime Company - St. Clair (Marble City, Oklahoma) in the amount of $147.20 per ton. This compares to a cost of $161 per ton last year, a decrease of approximately 8.6%. Bids have been examined by Staff and found to be in order and proper as to form. Purchases will be made throughout FYE 2016.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of the low bid submitted by US Lime Company - St. Clair.