November 9, 2004
SUBJECT: Award of Bid #F0306-84 for Wastewater Treatment Chemicals
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approval is requested for the award of a contract to Sierra Chemical Company of Sparks, Nevada, for wastewater treatment chemicals for the Water Pollution Control Plant.
BACKGROUND
Liquid chlorine and sulfur dioxide are used by the Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) in the regular treatment of wastewater and in the production of reclaimed water. The products are purchased in one-ton cylinders at the annual rate of approximately 250 cylinders of liquid chlorine and 150 cylinders of liquid sulfur dioxide.
Contracts for these two products are traditionally bid each year. Sierra Chemical Company is the City’s current contractor; the existing contract will expire on November 30, 2004.
DISCUSSION
Bid specifications were prepared by Environmental Services and Purchasing staff. The bid package was directly distributed to seven western United States chemical manufacturers and broadcast to potential contractors through the DemandStar by Onvia procurement network. Eleven suppliers requested bid documents.
Sealed bids were publicly opened on October 20, 2004. Two responsive bids were received.
|
Bidders |
Chlorine |
Sulfur Dioxide |
Total Bid * |
|
Sierra Chemical Company of Sparks, Nevada |
$442.54/ton |
$392.12/ton |
$183,433 |
|
Pioneer Americas LLC of Walnut Creek |
$439.00/ton |
$420.00/ton |
$187,002 |
*Based on estimated annual usage (includes sale tax).
Staff recommends the award of a contract to Sierra Chemical Company, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in Public Works Activities 342100–Process Liquids for NPDES Discharge and 342680–Produce Recycled Water.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Council award a one-year contract, in an amount not to exceed $183,433 and in substantially the same form as the attached Purchase Order, to Sierra Chemical Company for liquid chlorine and liquid sulfur dioxide for the Water Pollution Control Plant.
Prepared by:
Elaine Wesely
Purchasing Officer
Reviewed by:
Mary J. Bradley
Director, Finance
Reviewed by:
Marvin Rose
Director, Public Works
Approved by:
Amy Chan
City Manager
ATTACHMENT
Draft Blanket Purchase Order No. 27371-B(PDF)