SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Title
Approve a blanket purchase order to Evoqua Water Technologies, of Pittsburgh, PA, in the annual amount of $200,000.00, with the option for two, one-year term extensions for the purchase of Odophos and PRI-SC, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Body
SUMMARY:
Odophos and PRI-SC (hydrogen peroxide) are utilized at the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) for odor control as part of a Performance Based Contract with Siemens Corporation. These two chemicals are the basis of the measurement and verification assessment of the success of the Siemens contract; therefore, these chemicals must be utilized for the City to meet the requirements of the Performance Based Contract. Small quantities of Odophos are also utilized at the Marshall Street WRF for odor control purposes; however, Marshall Street WRF is not included in the Performance Based Contract.
The utilization of Odophos and PRI-SC together, to cost effectively remove odors from wastewater, is a patented process known as the PRI-SC Process. PRI-SC®, a proprietary technology, was developed by USPeroxide and is patented under U.S. Patent No. 6,773,604 B2. Evoqua, in partnership with USPeroxide, is the sole provider of this technology and the sole source manufacturer of Odophos and PRI-SC.
The PRI-SC Process has provided high-level odor control at our facilities for years.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0421-01351-551000-535-000-0000 $ 130,000.00 FY 16/17
0421-01351-551000-535-000-0000 $ 70,000.00 FY 17/18
Sufficient funding is available in the Water & Sewer Utility Fund operating cost centers 0421-01351, Wastewater Plant Operations, in the amount of $130,000.00 to fund the current fiscal year’s cost of the contract. The funding for the remaining balance of $70,000.00 will be included in the Water and Sewer recommended operating budget from the Director
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A