TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities
SUBJECT:
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Award of Contract for the Blended Phosphate Chemical Purchase to Carus Corporation in the Amount of $131,040.00
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Joliet adds a blended phosphate chemical to the water system as a corrosion-inhibiting agent. This agent is used to reduce the leaching of lead and copper from the home plumbing into the water system and sequester the iron which occurs naturally in the water. The blended phosphate product used is a 60/40 blend. The City’s IEPA operating permit is very specific that only a 60/40 blended product is approved for our system.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
On October 19, 2023, the City opened bids for the 2024 purchase of Blended Phosphate. Four bids were received, and Carus Corporation was the low bidder. In addition to the 2024 pricing, the bidders were requested to submit an optional second year price. Carus Corporation submitted a second-year bid price of $8.736 per gallon not to exceed $131,040.00, for the estimated 15,000 gallons needed, which is a 2.6% 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, $131,040.00).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council authorize the award for the 2025 Blended Phosphate Chemical Contract, in the amount of $8.736 per gallon of solution, not to exceed $131,040.00, on behalf of Carus Corporation.
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