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CONSIDERATION AND AWARDING OF BID-1819-29 FOR THE PURCHASE OF FLUOROSILICIC ACID FOR THE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY.
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BACKGROUND: On December 6, 2018, bids were opened for Bid-1819-29 for Fluorosilicic Acid. Funds of $602,299 were allocated in the fiscal year 2018-2019 (FYE 2019) Water Fund budget, Water Treatment Plant, Operating Chemicals (account 031-5534-461.31-08) for the purchase of all treatment chemicals.
DISCUSSION: With process upgrades for Phase II construction the water treatment plant will be switching to Fluorosilicic acid from Sodium Fluorosilicate and will be the primary feed for fluoride once Phase II construction is completed. Specifications were sent to five (5) vendors and three (3) bids were received. The lowest and best bid meeting all specifications was submitted by Brenntag in the amount of $0.2045 per pound. This is the first time we have bid Fluorosilicic acid.
RECOMMENDATION: Purchases will be made throughout FYE 2019. 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.