Title
Resolution - A Proposed Resolution Awarding a One Year Renewable Contract to the Lowest and Best Bid for the Supply of Liquid Ammonium Sulfate (LAS), for an Amount not to Exceed $189.00 / Wet Ton (Utility Fund FY-2017, FY-2018 Operating Budget 025-8105-84-01)
Requested Action
Resolution authorizing a one year renewable option contract for the supply of Liquid Ammonium Sulfate (LAS)
Recommendation
City staff recommends approval of a resolution awarding the bid to the lowest and best bidder, Brenntag Southwest, Inc., for the supply of Liquid Ammonium Sulfate (LAS), for the amount not to exceed $189.00 / wet ton
Description/History
The invitation to bid was advertised in the Fort Worth Star Telegram, posted on the City of Mansfield website, and bid packets were e-mailed to known suppliers and companies that requested them.
Justification
The TCEQ requires public water systems to provide a chloramine residual in the distribution system. When used in combination with chlorine, Liquid Ammonium Sulfate (LAS) produces the required chloramine residual.
Funding Source
Utility Fund FY-2017, FY-2018 Operating Budget 025-8105-84-01
Prepared By
Jimmy Moore, Utility Administration Superintendent, Water Utilities
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