TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, City Manager
TITLE: Approve the Award of Request for Bid 2022-01 - Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals to Allied Universal Corporation, Amaya Solutions, Inc. d/b/a American Water Chemicals, Brenntag Mid-South, Inc, Chemtrade Chemicals U.S. LLC., Donau Carbon U.S. LLC., Hawkins, Inc. and Polydyne, Inc by Line-Item Pricing on an “As-needed” Basis for a Term Through and Including December 31, 2024, with Options to Renew for Two (2) Additional One (1) Year Terms; and Authorize the City Manager to Approve Future Renewals.
Recommended Action
Approve the award of Request for Bid 2022-01 - Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals to Allied Universal Corporation, Amaya Solutions, Inc. d/b/a American Water Chemicals, Brenntag Mid-South, Inc, Chemtrade Chemicals U.S. LLC., Donau Carbon U.S. LLC., Hawkins, Inc. and Polydyne, Inc by line-item pricing on an “as-needed” basis for a term through and including December 31, 2024, with options to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year terms; and authorize the City Manager to approve future renewals.
Background Information
The Department of Utilities purchases various chemicals each year for the City of North Port’s water and wastewater treatment facilities. These chemicals are critical in the Department of Utilities’ ability to produce potable water at the City’s water treatment plant as well as process wastewater at the City’s reclamation facilities.
In order to secure competitive pricing on these critical supplies, Request for Bid No. 2022-01 - Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals was advertised on September 22, 2021. Twelve Bids were received and opened on October 26, 2021. Staff reviewed the submittals and recommends the award of bids as follows:
|
Brenntag Mid-South, Inc. |
Sodium Hydroxide Solution NaOH at 50% (Caustic Soda) |
$2.21 / gal |
|
Chemtrade Chemicals U.S. LLC |
Aluminum Sulfate (48%) |
$0.80 / gal |
|
Polydyne Inc. |
Coagulant Aid |
$2.15 / lb. |
|
Donau Carbon U.S. LLC |
Powdered Activated Carbon |
$0.68 / lb. |
|
Allied Universal Corporation |
Sodium Hypochlorite Solution NaOCI 12.5% |
$0.839 / gal |
|
Brenntag Mid-South Inc. |
Sulfuric Acid |
$1.90 / gal |
|
Brenntag Mid-South Inc. |
Ammonium Sulfate 40% Liquid |
$2.32 / gal |
|
Polydyne Inc. |
Flocculant Polymer (Wastewater Drum Thickener) |
$13.24 / gal |
|
Amaya Solutions, Inc. d/b/a American Water Chemicals |
Scale Inhibitor |
$12.505 / gal |
|
Amaya Solutions, Inc. d/b/a American Water Chemicals |
Corrosion Inhibitor (Orthophosphate Blend) |
$7.886 / gal |
|
Hawkins, Inc. |
Sodium Hydrosulfide |
$39.00 / gal |
As permitted by the City of North Port Procurement Code a Purchase Order will be issued upon award of this bid.
The submitted Bid Form signed by the Bidder, together with the complete Bid package and addenda furnished by the City and Purchase Order shall constitute a binding Contract. The initial term of award is from the date of City Commission approval, through and including December 31, 2024, and may be renewed at the same terms and conditions for two (2) additional one-year terms. Price adjustment will be considered if submitted per the terms of the Request for Bid.
Strategic Plan
Develop and promote City governance that fosters trust and utilizes departmental strengths and innovative philosophies to facilitate effective and efficient provision of all City services.
Financial Impact
In Fiscal Year 2022 the Department of Utilities Water and Wastewater Divisions have the following funds available for the purchase of the chemicals referenced above:
|
Account Number |
Project Number |
Available Amount |
|
420-6061-533.52-05 |
Not applicable |
$442,199.70 |
|
420-6062-535.52-05 |
Not applicable |
$155,685.00 |
Procurement
Request for Bid No. 2022-01 Water and Waste was procured pursuant to Section 2-404 of the City of North Port Procurement Code - Competitive Sealed Bid Process.
Attachments:
1. Notice of Intent to Award
2. Award Recommendation Memo
3. Bid Tabulation
4. Submittal by Allied Universal Corporation
5. Submittal by Amaya Solutions, inc. d/b/a American Water Chemicals
6. Submittal by Brenntag Mid-South, Inc.
7. Submittal by Chemtrade Chemicals U.S. LLC.
8. Submittal by Donau Carbon U.S. LLC.
9. Submittal by Hawkins, Inc.
10. Submittal by Polydyne, Inc.
11. RFB No. 2022-01 and Addendum
12. Florida Division of Corporations Documents
Prepared by: Nicole Brown, Utilities Business Services Coordinator
Department Director: Michael Vuolo, Interim Utilities Director