SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize purchase orders to Univar Solutions USA LLC of Downers Grove, IL for the supply of Sodium Hydroxide and Brenntag Mid-South of Henderson, KY for the supply of Sodium Bisulfite Aqueous Solution, in a cumulative annual not-to-exceed amount of $500,000.00 for the term March 6, 2025 through March 5, 2026, with the option of two, one-year renewals pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 09-25 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute the same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) is utilized at both of the City’s Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water Treatment Plants for final pH adjustment and corrosion control, ensuring compliance with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and Safe Drinking Water Act.
Sodium Bisulfite Aqueous Solution is used at the City’s three Wastewater Reclamation Facilities to dechlorinate treated effluent prior to discharge into surface waters. Additionally, it is applied at the City’s RO1 Water Treatment Plant for drinking water to meet FDEP regulations.
On December 13, 2024, Procurement released ITB #09-25 and received five submissions by January 16, 2025. Univar Solutions USA LLC was determined to be the lowest, most responsive bidder for Sodium Hydroxide at a rate of $1.9574 per gallon, while Brenntag Mid-South submitted the lowest, most responsive bid for Sodium Bisulfite at $1.67 per gallon. Approval is requested to authorize purchase orders to these vendors in the cumulative annual not-to-exceed amount of $500,000.00 with the option for two, one-year renewals.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds for FY25 are available in Public Utilities’ cost centers, cost code 551700 Bulk Chemicals. Funding for future fiscal years (FY26 through FY28) will be requested in the annual budget process within contract calendar and spending limits.
The Public Utilities department is funded by Water and Sewer Utility Enterprise Fund Revenues.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Disinfection falls under objectives: 1.3 (Adopt responsive levels of service for public facilities and amenities and identify resources) and 4.2 (Adopt renewable resource usage and waste reduction practices to ensure a vibrant City for current and future generations).
