SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize a purchase order to AdEdge Water Technologies, LLC of Duluth, GA for Arsenic Removal Media (Bayoxide E33) at Reverse Osmosis Plant 1 (RO1) in the annual not-to-exceed amount of $140,000.00 for the period of March 21, 2024 through March 21, 2025, with two one-year renewal options at the City’s discretion and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Purchasing issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) #09-24, Arsenic Removal Media on December 11, 2023, and one submission was received on January 11, 2024. AdEdge Water Technologies, LLC of Duluth, GA represents the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
Bayoxide E33 is an expendable iron-based filter media. The media is used at the RO1 water treatment plant to remove arsenic from source waters before final treatment. The treatment system has two filters, and we expect to replace the media in one filter during the first year of the contract.
The initial contract period will be from March 21, 2024, through March 21, 2025, with the option for two one-year term renewal terms available to the City. Renewal Terms allow for cost increases based on the Producer Price Index #0613 Basic Inorganic Chemicals; renewal prices shall be firm for the respective annual term.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Budgeted funds for FY24 are available in various Public Utilities cost centers, cost code 530300 Other Contractual Services:
Funding for future fiscal years (FY25 through FY27) will be requested within the contract calendar and spending limits.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
In furtherance of the Council’s Strategic Plan to achieve High Performing Government by maintaining public infrastructure through systematic management efforts, approval for an agreement is requested.
