TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities
SUBJECT:
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Award of Contract for the 2025 Manganese Sulfate Chemical Purchase to Hawkins Inc. in the Amount of $282,030.00
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BACKGROUND:
Manganese Sulfate Solution is used at the City’s water treatment facilities in the production of Hydrous Manganese Oxide, a key component in the radium removal process. The chemicals must meet the requirements of NSF Standard 60 - Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
On October 19, 2023, the City opened bids for the 2024 purchase of Manganese Sulfate. Three bids were received, and Hawkins Inc. was the low bidder. In addition to the 2024 pricing, the bidders were requested to submit an optional second year price. Hawkins Inc. submitted a second-year bid price of $7.90 per gallon not to exceed $282,030.00, for the estimated 35,700 gallons needed, which is a 13% 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 / Water Supply / Chemicals (Org 50080011, Object 536108, $282,030.00).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council authorize the award for the 2025 Manganese Sulfate chemical contract, in the amount of $7.90 per gallon of solution, not to exceed $282,030.00, on behalf of Hawkins Inc.
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