Title
Resolution - A Proposed Resolution Awarding a one year Renewable Contract to the Lowest and best bid to Supply Sodium Chloride (Salt) for an Amount Not to Exceed $180.00 / Dry Ton (Utility Fund FY-2013, FY-2014 Operating Budget 25-8105-8401)
Requested Action
Resolution authorizing a one year renewable contract for the supply of sodium chloride (Salt).
Recommendation
City staff recommens approval of a resolution awarding bid to the lowest and best bidder, Brenntag Southwest Inc., for the supply of sodium choride (Salt) for an amount not to exceed $180.00 / Dry Ton.
Description/History
The invitation to bid was advertised in the Fort Worth Star Telegram, posted on the City of Mansfield wedsite, and bid packets were e-mailed to known suppliers and companies that requested them.
Justification
The TCEQ requires that public water systems provide adequate disinfection of all public drinking water in order to protect public health. Chlorine is used to meet this requirement. Truck loads of salt are used to generate sodium hypochlorite on-site.
Funding Source
Utility Fund FY-2013, FY-2014 Operation Budget 25-8105-8401
Prepared By
Jimmy Moore, Supervisor, Water Treatment Plant
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