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CITY OF LODI
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AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Process Chemical Sodium
Hydroxidefor White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility from
Basic Chemical Solutions, of Santa Fe Springs, CA ($89,250)
MEETING DATE: August 6,2008
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase of the process chemical
sodium hydroxide for the White Slough Water Pollution Control
Facility (WSWPCF)from Basic Chemical Solutions, of Santa Fe
Springs, CA ($89,250).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Process chemical quotes were requested for sodium hydroxide.
The sodium hydroxide, also known as caustic soda, is needed to
adjust the PH of the effluent discharged from the Treatment Facility
The specifications for this quote were sent to four prospective vendors on May 15, 2008. Two quotes
were received for the caustic soda. A summaryof the quotes is listed below.
Bidder Location Bid
Basic Chemical Solutions Santa Fe Springs, CA $ 89,250
Sierra Chemical Company Sparks, NV $ 111,250
FISCAL IMPACT: As the annual usage for this chemical may vary depending on the quantity
and strength of the wastewater treated, the approximate annual purchase
may also vary. Due to economic conditions, several price increases have
taken place since this chemical was last budgeted. The operating budget
has sufficient funds available to cover these purchases.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: The money for these purchaseswill becoming from the White Slough
Water Pollution Control Facility Operating Budget in the 2008109 budget.
Purchase Amount: $89,250
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Public Works Director
Prepared by Dei Kerlin. Wastewater Treatment Superintendent
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cc: D. Stephen Schwabauer, City Attorney
Charles E. Swirnley, Jr., Water Services Manager
Del Kerlin. Wastewater Treatment Superintendent
APPROVED:
Mair-Iding, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-148
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PROCESS CHEMICAL
SODIUM HYDROXIDE FOR USEAT THE WHITE SLOUGH
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2008, the City of Lodi solicited process chemical bids from four
vendors for the delivery of sodium hydroxide, also known as caustic acid, to the White Slough
Water Pollution Control Facility; and
WHEREAS, two quotes were received as summarized below:
Bidder Location Bid
Basic Chemical Solutions Santa Fe Springs, CA $ 89,250
Sierra Chemical Company Sparks, NV $111,250
WHEREAS, as the annual usage for sodium hydroxide may vary depending on the
quantity and strength of the wastewater treated, the approximate annual purchase may also vary;
and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the purchase of the process chemical sodium hydroxide
from the low bidder, Basic Chemical Solutions, of Santa Fe Springs, California.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize
the purchase in the amount of $89,250 from Basic Chemical Solutions, of Santa Fe Springs,
California, to provide the process chemical sodium hydroxide for the White Slough Water
Pollution Control Facility.
Dated: August 6, 2008
hereby certify that Resolution No. 2008-148 was passed and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held August 6, 2008, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS— Hansen, Hitchcock, Johnson, Katzakian, and
Mayor Mounce
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None
ANDI JOHL
City Clerk
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