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CONSIDERATION AND AWARDING OF BID 1819-28 FOR THE PURCHASE OF LIQUID AMMONIA SULFATE FOR THE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY.
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BACKGROUND: On December 6, 2018, bids were opened for Bid-1819-28 for Liquid Ammonia Sulfate. Funds in the amount of $602,299 have been budgeted in the FYE 2019 Budget Account Number 031-5534-461.31-08 (Water Fund - Water Treatment Plant - Operating Chemicals) for purchase of all treatment chemicals.
DISCUSSION: With process upgrades for Phase II construction the Water Treatment plant will be switching to liquid ammonia sulfate from anhydrous ammonia. Specifications were sent to seven (7) vendors and two (2) bids were received. The lowest and best bid meeting all specifications was submitted by Brenntag in the amount of $0.1075 per pound. This is the first time we have bid liquid ammonia sulfate.
RECOMMENDATION: Purchases will be made throughout FY2019. 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.