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CONSIDERATION AND AWARDING OF BID 1617-15 FOR THE PURCHASE OF FLUORIDE FOR THE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY.
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BACKGROUND: On October 6, 2016, bids were opened for Bid 1617-15 for Fluoride. Funds in the amount of $636,251 have been budgeted in the Water Fund, Operating Chemicals (account 031-5534-461.31-08) for purchase of all treatment chemicals.
DISCUSSION: Specifications for Bid 1617-15 for Fluoride were sent to four (4) vendors as well as to ePlan, a company that solicits bids, and three (3) bids were received. The lowest and best bid meeting all specifications was submitted by Brenntag of Nowata, Oklahoma, in the amount of $0.4795 per pound. This compares to a cost of $0.52 per pound last year, a decrease of approximately 7.8%.
RECOMMENDATION: Purchases will be made throughout FYE 2017. Bids have been examined by Staff and found to be in order and proper as to form. Based upon the above information, Staff recommends acceptance of the low bid as listed above.