TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities
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Award of Contract for the 2026 Drinking Water Sodium Hypochlorite Purchase to Univar Solutions USA LLC for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $467,325.00
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BACKGROUND:
Sodium Hypochlorite Solution is used in the disinfection process for the City of Joliet drinking water supply. The chemicals must meet the requirements of NSF Standard 60 - Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
During the Sodium Hypochlorite 2025 bid the City requested that all bidders submit optional second year pricing. Univar Solutions USA LLC, the low bidder, submitted a 2026 bid price of $2.325 per gallon, for a not-to-exceed total price of $467,325.00, for the estimated 201,000 gallons needed. This is a 0% increase from the 2025 price. Staff recommends exercising the 2026 option. Bulk deliveries will be ordered on an as-needed basis.
Funds will be charged to the Water & Sewer Operating Fund / Water Treatment - Chemicals (Org 50080011, Object 536108, $467,325.00).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council authorize the award of the 2026 Drinking Water Sodium Hypochlorite purchase, in the amount of $2.325 per gallon of solution, for the not-to-exceed of $467,325.00, on behalf of Univar Solutions USA LLC.
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