Title
Resolution - A Proposed Resolution Awarding a One Year Renewable Contract to the Lowest and Best Bid for the Supply of Sodium Chloride (Salt), for an Amount Not to Exceed $194.95 / Dry 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 sodium chloride (Salt).
Recommendation
City staff recommends approval of a resolution awarding the bid to the lowest and best bidder, BrenntagSouthwest, Inc., for the supply of sodium chloride (Salt) for an amount not to exceed $194.95 / dry 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 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-2017, FY-2018 Operating Budget 025-8105-84-01
Prepared By
Jimmy Moore, Utility Administration Superintendent, Water Utilities
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