Title
Resolution - A Resolution Awarding Eighteen Month Renewable Contracts to the Lowest and Best Bids for the Individual Supply of Nine Different Water Treatment Chemicals for the Bud Ervin Water Treatment Plant
Requested Action
Consider the attached resolution authorizing a one-year renewable option contract for nine individual water treatment chemicals.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval.
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. Chemicals advertised and recommended for award with this resolution are citric acid, hydrochloric acid, hydrofluorosilicic acid, hydrogen peroxide, liquid ammonium sulfate, liquid chlorine, liquid poly aluminum chloride, sodium chloride, and sodium hydroxide.
Justification
The TCEQ requires that public water systems meet stringent water quality standards to protect public health. All nine chemicals bid will be utilized at the Bud Ervin Water Treatment Plant in various processes to meet or exceed all water quality standards.
Funding Source
Utility Fund FY-2020, FY-2021 Operating Budget
Prepared By
Jeff Price Director, Water Utilities
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