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CONSIDERATION AND AWARDING OF BID 1819-65 FOR THE PURCHASE OF FERRIC SULFATE FOR THE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY.
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BACKGROUND: On April 18, 2019, bids were opened for Bid 1819-65 for Ferric Sulfate. Ferric Sulfate is used as a coagulant in the treatment of water. Funds in the amount of $602,299 have been budgeted in the FYE 2020 Budget, Water Fund - Water Treatment Plant - Operating Chemicals (account 031-5534-461.31-08) for purchase of all treatment chemicals.
DISCUSSION: Specifications for Bid-1819-65 for Ferric Sulfate were sent to three (3) vendors and two (2) bids were received. The lowest and best bid meeting all specifications was submitted by Chemtrade Chemicals US, LLC of Parsippany, New Jersey, in the amount of $356 per ton for 10%, and $316.67 per ton for 12%. This compares to a cost of $246.66 per ton last year, an increase of 44.322 percent (44.3%).
RECOMMENDATION: Purchases will be made throughout FYE 2020. 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.