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AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Sodium Hydroxidefor White Slough
Water Pollution Control Facilityfrom Sierra Chemical Company (SCC), of Sparks,
Nevada ($68,250)
MEETING DATE: August 5, 2009
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase of sodium hydroxide for
the White Slough Water Pollution Control Facilityfrom Sierra
Chemical Company, of Sparks, Nevada, in the amount of $68,250.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Quotes were recently requestedfor the purchase of sodium
hydroxide. The sodium hydroxide, also known as caustic soda, is
needed to adjust the pH of the effluent discharged from the
Treatment Facility in orderto maintain water quality in compliance
with our discharge permit.
Requestsfor quotes were sent to prospective vendors on June 11, 2009. Two quotes were received and
are reflected in the summary below:
Bidder
Location
Bid
Sierra Chemical Company (SCC) Sparks, NV $68,250 ($2.73/gal.)
Basic Chemical Solutions (BCS) Santa Fe Springs, CA $69,500 ($2.78/gal.)
FISCAL IMPACT: As the annual usage for these chemicals may vary depending on the quantity
and strength of the wastewater treated, the approximate annual purchase
may. also vary. The operating budget has sufficient funds available to cover
these purchases.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: The money for these purchaseswill be coming from the White Slough Water
Pollution Control Facility Operating Budget in the current 2009/10 budget
(170403).
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Jordan Ayers
Deputy City Manager/Internal Services Director
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F. Wally Vandelin
PublicWorks Director
Prepared by Del Kerlin, Wastewater Treatment Superintendent
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Charles E.Swimley, Jr., Water Services Manager
Del Kerlin, Wastewater Treatment Superintendent
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RESOLUTION NO. 2009-102
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SODIUM
HYDROXIDE FOR USE AT THE WHITE SLOUGH
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY
WHEREAS, on June 11 2009, the City of Lodi solicited bids from 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
Sierra Chemical Company Sparks, NV $ 68,250
($2.73/gallon)
Basic Chemical Solutions Santa Fe Springs, CA $ 69,500
($2.78/gallon)
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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of sodium hydroxide for the White Slough Water Pollution
Control Facility in the amount of $68,250 from Sierra Chemical Company, of Sparks,
Nevada.
Dated: August 5, 2009
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2009-102 was passed and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held August 5, 2009, by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS— Hitchcock, Johnson, Katzakian, Mounce,
and Mayor Hansen
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
JOHL
City Clerk
2009-102