SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a Purchase Order to Lynmark Construction of St. Petersburg, FL for Removal and Replacement of Sodium Hypochlorite Tanks at the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) in the amount of $243,611.68, pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 56-25 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute the same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
On July 28, 2025, Procurement issued ITB 56-25, Removal and Replacement of Sodium Hypochlorite Tanks and received two responses. Lynmark Construction of St. Petersburg, FL represented the lowest, and most responsive bidder in accordance with the specifications outlined in the bid.
Lynmark Construction will remove two existing Sodium Hypochlorite bulk chemical tanks and install two new 8700-gallon double-wall Hypochlorite bulk chemical tanks, including all associated piping and appurtenances within the containment area at the Northeast WRF.
These tanks store bulk Sodium Hypochlorite (bleach), a key chemical used in the wastewater disinfection process. The existing tanks are leaking and beyond repair, necessitating their replacement to ensure continued safe and reliable operations.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
3277327-546700-M1906 $243,611.68
A first quarter budget amendment will transfer $150,000 of Utility R&R revenue from capital project 327-96214, East Plant Upgrades/Improvements, to 327-M1906, Northeast Plant R&R, to provide additional funding needed for this purchase order. These projects are funded by revenues from the Water and Sewer Utility Enterprise Fund.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Establishing this contract meets the City’s strategic objective of Environmental Stewardship 4.2 by adopting renewable resource usage and waste reduction in the form of quality reclaim water to the community. It also satisfies the strategic objective of High Performing Government 1.2 by maintaining vital infrastructure and preserving environmental resources.
