HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - August 2, 2006 E-08CITY OF LODI AGENDAITEM E.9
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AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Awarding Contracts for Necessary Process Chemicals for the
White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility to Basic Chemical Solutions of
Santa Fe Springs, CA ($46,000) and to Polydyne, Inc., of Riceboro, GA ($29,200)
MEETING DATE: August 2, 2006
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMME14DED ACTION: That the City Council adopt a resolution awarding contracts for necessary
process chemicals for the White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility to
Basic Chemical Solutions of Santa Fe Springs, CA, in the amount of
$46,000 and to Polydyne, Inc., of Riceboro, GA, in the amount of $29,200.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Process chemical bids were requested for sodium hydroxide and liquid
cationic coagulant. The sodium hydroxide, also known as caustic soda,
is needed to adjust the pH of the effluent discharged from the Treatment
Facility. The liquid cationic coagulant is needed to remove solids and
reduce turbidity in the treated effluent during process upsets_
The specifications for this bid were approved June 7, 2006, and bid documents were sent to eight prospective
vendors. Bids were opened on June 28, 2006. One bid and one "no bid" were received for the caustic soda
and two bids were received for the coagulant. A summary of bids is listed below.
Chemical Bidder Location Bid
Caustic Soda Estimate $53,000
Basic Chemical Solutions Santa Fe Springs, CA $46,000
Sierra Chemical Co. Sparks, NV No Bid
Coagulant Estimate $32,000
Polydyne, Inc. Riceboro, GA $29,200
JenChem, Inc. Walnut Creek, CA $34,800
FISCAL WPACT: Because the annual usage for these chemicals may vary depending on the quantity
and strength of the wastewater treated, the approximate annual purchase may vary.
The operating budget has sufficient funds available to cover these purchases.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: The money for these purchases will be coming from the White Slough Water
Pollution Control Facility Operating Budget in the current 2006107 budget.
Project Estimate: $85,000
Budgeted: 2006107 fiscal year
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Ruby Vaiste, Interim Finance Director
Richard rima, Jr.
Public Works Director
Prepared by Del Kerlin, Assistant Wastewater Treatment Superintendent
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Joel Harris, Purchasing Agent
APPROVED:
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Bla' ' , City Manager
7/21/2006
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-147
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AWARDING THE
CONTRACTS FOR NECESSARY PROCESS CHEMICALS FOR THE
WHITE SLOUGH WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY, AND
FURTHER APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, in answer to notice duly published in accordance with law and the order of
this City Council, sealed bids were received and publicly opened on June 28, 2006, at
11:00 a.m. for the contracts for necessary process chemicals for the White Slough Water
Pollution Control Facility, described in the specifications therefore approved by the City Council
on June 7, 2006; and
WHEREAS, said bids have been compared, checked, and tabulated and a report
thereof filed with the City Manager as follows:
Basic Chemical Solutions Santa Fe Springs, CA $46,000
Sierra Chemical Co. Sparks, NV No Bid
Coa lant Esti to M.000
Polydyne, Inc. Riceboro, GA $29,200
JenChem, Inc. Walnut Creek, CA $34,800
WHEREAS, staff recommends award of the contracts for necessary process chemicals
for the White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility, be made to the low bidders, Basic
Chemical Solutions, of Santa Fe Springs, California, in the amount of $46,000.00, and to
Polydyne, Inc., of Riceboro, Georgia, in the amount of $29,200.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lodi City Council that the award of the
contracts for necessary process chemicals for the White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility
be and the same is hereby awarded to the low bidders, Basic Chemical Solutions, of Santa Fe
Springs, California, in the amount of $46,000.00, and to Polydyne, Inc., of Riceboro, Georgia, in
the amount of $29,200.00.
Dated: August 2, 2006
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2006-147 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held August 2, 2006, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Beckman, Hansen, Johnson, Mounce,
and Mayor Hitchcock
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS -- None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
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In amity Cierk
2006-147