SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize a $36,000.00 increase to Contract No. 902592 with Chemtrade Chemicals US, LLC for liquid aluminum sulfate for a new total not-to-exceed contract amount of $126,000.00; authorize appropriate officials to execute same.
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SUMMARY:
On December 17, 2025, the City Manager approved a $90,000.00 award to Chemtrade Chemicals US, LLC (“Chemtrade”) following a competitive solicitation process on ITB 09-26, Liquid Aluminum Sulfate based on critical operational need, competitive solicitation results, and fiscal responsibility & efficiency.
Public Utilities is requesting council approve a $36,000.00 increase to Contract No. 902592 with Chemtrade, for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $126,000.00, subject to confirmation of available appropriation and completion of the required purchasing documents. Council approval is required because the revised contract value exceeds $100,000.00. The current average monthly expenditure is $9,666.09. At that rate, the estimated 12-month cost is $115,993.05. Therefore, a revised authorization from council of $126,000.00 would leave an estimated balance of $10,006.95 as a contingency.
Liquid Aluminum Sulfate is used to control and remove phosphorus. Public Utilities has been experiencing the need for higher usage of the chemical, resulting in the need for the increase.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in various Public Utilities cost codes in 551700, Bulk Chemicals. The Public Utilities Department is funded by revenues from the Water and Sewer Utility Enterprise Fund.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
There is no use of reserve funding.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
This agenda item accomplishes and maintains our high performance of service at Public Utilities.
