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AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Approving Specifications; Authorizing Advertisement for
Bids for Sodium Hydroxide for the White Slough Water Pollution Control
Facility, Fiscal Year 20051016; and Authorizing the City Manager to Award or
Reject Bids
MEETING DATE: May 4, 2005
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt a resolution approving specifications and
authorizing advertisement for bids for sodium hydroxide for the
White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility (WSWPCF), fiscal year
2005106, and authorizing the City Manager to award or reject bids.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The sodium hydroxide, also known as caustic soda, is needed to
adjust the pH of the effluent discharged from WSWPCF. The
facility's Wastewater Discharge Requirements mandate the pH of
the effluent to be maintained between 6.5 - 8.5 pH units.
The pH measurement is an indication of the aciditylalkalinity of the water. Wastewater can become
acidic as the organics break down during the treatment process. When the pH falls below 6.5, it's
necessary to add an alkalid, such as caustic soda, to raise the pH. The specifications provide for
renewal by staff for an additional year.
FISCAL IMPACT: Because the annual usage can vary depending on the quantity and strength of
the wastewater treated, the approximate annual purchase is estimated at up to
13,000 gallons, with an estimated cost of $35,000. The proposed operating
budget has sufficient funds to cover these purchases.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: The money for these purchases will be coming from the WSWPCF Operating
Budget in the proposed 2005106 budget. The specifications are on file in the
Public Works Department at the Municipal Service Center.
Estimate: $35,000
Budgeted: 2005106 fiscal year
Planned Bid Opening Date: May 19, 2005
qmZs R. Krueger, Finance Director
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Richard C. Prima, Jr.
Public Works Director
Prepared by Del Kerlin, Assistant Wastewater Treatment Superintendent
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cc: D. Stephen Schwabauer, City Attorney Joel Harris, Purchasing Agent
Dei Kerlin, Assistant Wastewater Treatment Superintendent
APPROVED:
Blair Kin Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-84
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR
SODIUM HYDROXIDE FOR THE WHITE SLOUGH WATER POLLUTION
CONTROL FACILITY, FISCAL YEAR 2005-06, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD OR REJECT THE BIDS UP TO $35,000
WHEREAS, sodium hydroxide, also known as caustic soda, is needed to adjust the pH
of the effluent discharged from the White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility; and
WHEREAS, the facility's Wastewater Discharge Requirements mandate the pH of the
effluent to be maintained between 6.5 — 8.5 pH units; and
WHEREAS, the pH measurement is an indication of the acidity/alkalinity of the water,
and wastewater can become acidic as the organics break down during the treatment process;
and
WHEREAS, when the pH falls below 6.5, it is necessary to add an alkalid, such as
caustic soda to raise the pH; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends approval of the specifications and advertisement for bids
for sodium hydroxide for the White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility, Fiscal Year
2005-06, and further recommends authorizing the City Manager to award or reject the bids in
an amount not to exceed $35,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve
the specifications and advertisement for bids for sodium hydroxide for White Slough Water
Pollution Control Facility, Fiscal Year 2005-06; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council hereby authorizes the City
Manager to award or reject the bids in an amount not to exceed $35,000.
Dated: May 4, 2005
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2005-84 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held May 4, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Hitchcock, Johnson, Mounce, and
Mayor Beckman
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
SUSAN J. B STON
City Clerk
2005-84