Agenda Item #22
Subject
Invitation For Bid (IFB#12-2846BS) Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals
Briefings
None
Contact and/or Presenter Information
Bonnie Sietman, Senior Buyer, FMD, Purchasing Division, x3046
Bruce MacLeod, Water Treatment Plant Superintendent, Utilities, x5005
Action Requested
Authorization to award IFB #12-2846BS, Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals on an as required basis to the lowest, responsive and responsible multiple bidders as follows:
Airgas Carbonic, Carbon Dioxide @ $169.50/ton
Airgas Speciality, Anhydrous Ammonia @ $1,350/ton
Allied Universal, Sodium Hypochlorite (liquid) @ $0.524/gallon
Carmeuse Lime & Stone, Quickline @ $214.33/ton
Chemrite, Calcium Hypochlorite @ $2,199.00/ton
Chemrite, Copper Sulfate, $1.69/pound
Kemira Water Solutions, Coagulant Aid (surface) @ $1.93/pound
Kemira Water Solutions, Coagulant Aid (ground) @ $1.86/pound
Morgan & Associates, Sodium Percarbonate Algeacide @ $0.87/pound
Mosaic Crop Nutrition, Hydrosluorosilicic Acid @ $554.00/ton
Norit Americas, Powder Activated Carbon @ $1,464.84/ton
Sterling Water, Zinc Metaphosphate @ $0.938/pound
Enabling/Regulating Authority
Manatee County Code of Law
Background Discussion
This procurement is for the supply and delivery of bulk chemicals for the treatment of potable water and wastewater. The intent of this Invitation For Bid (IFB) is to etablish multiple sources for the supply and delivery of bulk chemicals on an annual, as required basis in order to place orders for products at the time needed.
On August 10, 2012 thru November 13, 2012 appropriate bid procedures were followed. The County issued Invitation For Bid #12-2846BS, Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals via Onvia Demand Star and MyManatee.org. Twenty four (24) bids and five (5) no bids were received. There are no known chemical manufacturers, suppliers, or distributors with offices in Manatee County that can supply the specific chemicals used in the treatment of the County's potable water and wastewater.
Award is made on per item basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder(s) meeting specificatons for each item as listed on the Bid Form.
The term of the contracts are for a one (1) year period with two (2) twelve (12) month renewal provisions at the same prices, terms and conditions of the orginial agreement for a total contract duration of thirty six (36) months.
County Attorney Review
Not Reviewed (No apparent legal issues)
Explanation of Other
Reviewing Attorney
N/A
Instructions to Board Records
N/A
Cost and Funds Source Account Number and Name
Annual expenditure of approximately $3,213,959.60, 401-0009400-552000, Water/Sewer Operating Fund
Amount and Frequency of Recurring Costs
As required
Attachment: IFB 12-2846BS Water Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Tab .pdf
Attachment: IFB 12-2846BS Chemical Bid Dept Recommendation.pdf