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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH UNIVAR COMPANY FOR ROCK SALT FOR THE CITY'S WATER TREATMENT PLANT
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Executive Summary
The Water Resources Division uses bulk coarse rock salt to regenerate softening equipment as part of the water treatment process at the Water Plant. The Water Resources Division currently budgets $103,000 annually for rock salt and water treatment chemicals. The current rock salt contract is held by the Cargill Company. The contract term ends on December 31, 2012. The 2011 rock salt expenditures for water treatment operations were $97.21 per ton with a total expenditure of $87,586.55.
Legislative History
Resolution #12-04, January 18, 2012: Permission to bid and/or obtain competitive pricing.
Purpose & Explanation
The Public Works Department has publicly advertised for the bulk salt supply contract and has received two (2) bids from the Cargill Company and Univar Company. A detailed unit price comparison has been attached for review.
Timing Considerations
The contract term is for one (1) year from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013.
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Suggested Action
Based on the unit pricing submitted, Staff recommends that City Council award the Water Resources Division rock salt contract to Univar Company, 328 Bunola River Road, Bunola, PA 15020 at the submitted unit pricing of $79.00 per ton for a one (1) year contract term.
Submitted by,
Kevin Powell, Public Works Superintendent - Utilities
Approved by: Anthony Bales, City Manager; Scott N. Schroyer, Asst. City Manager; Frank Comeriato, Director of Public Works