TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities
SUBJECT:
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Award of Contract for the 2025 Aluminum Sulfate Purchase to USALCO, LLC in the Amount of $760,370.00
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BACKGROUND:
Aluminum Sulfate solution is used at the City’s wastewater treatment plants to aid in the removal of phosphorus. Aluminum Sulfate is utilized as the only means to remove phosphorus at the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant and to aid in removal at both the Eastside and Aux Sable Wastewater Treatment Plants.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
On October 19, 2023, the City opened bids for the 2024 purchase of Aluminum Sulfate. Two bids were received and USALCO, LLC was the low bidder. In addition to the 2024 pricing, the bidders were requested to submit an optional second year price. USALCO, LLC submitted a second-year bid price of $1.1698 per gallon not to exceed $760,370.00, for the estimated 650,000 gallons needed, which is a 5.3% increase from the 2024 price. Staff recommends exercising the 2025 option. Bulk deliveries will be ordered on an as-needed basis.
Funds will be charged to the 2025 Water & Sewer Operating Fund: WSTP / Chemicals (Org 50080803, Object 536108, $463,825.10), ASTP / Chemicals (Org 50080804, Object 536108, $152,074.00), and ESTP / Chemicals (Org 50080802, Object 536108, $144,470.90).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council authorize the award for the 2025 Aluminum Sulfate Chemical Contract, in the amount of $1.1698 per gallon of Aluminum Sulfate solution, not to exceed $760,370.00, on behalf of USALCO, LLC.
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