Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH UNIVAR FOR ROCK SALT FOR THE CITY'S WATER TREATMENT PLANT.
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 $110,000 annually for rock salt and water treatment chemicals. The current rock salt contract is held by the Univar Company. The contract term ends on December 31, 2018.
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Legislative History
Resolution 17-200, Permission to bid and/or obtain competitive pricing.
Purpose & Explanation
The material contract was publicly bid via BidExpress in October. No bids were received due to the volatility of the salt market. The City contacted our current vendor, Univar and they were able to provide a price for delivery, but not guarantee delivery or quantities within a specific time. The Public Works Department contacted various salt suppliers to seek interest in providing pricing for this product and were unsuccessful in securing such interest.
Public Work's Estimate:
Univar $180.00 per ton delivered
The City Administration is requesting City Council approval to authorize the City Manager to award and enter into an agreement with Univar for Rock Salt for the Water Treatment Plant. The total amount would be $110,000, as proposed in the 2019 budget.
Timing Considerations
Upon authorization to proceed by the City Council, the administration will award and enter into an agreement with Univar for the above amounts. The contract term is for one (1) year from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019.
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve this Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award and enter into a contract with Univar.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Ma...
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