Title
Wastewater Treatment Chemicals
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with the lowest responsive bidder Premier Magnesia, LLC for the purchase of magnesium hydroxide for a term of one year, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to five, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Joseph Lockler, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ Charlotte Water uses magnesium hydroxide in the wastewater treatment process to remove impurities and control wastewater acidity.
§ On September 27, 2024, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; one bid was received.
§ Premier Magnesia was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ At renewal, potential price adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified increases in the cost of doing business. The ability to consider price adjustments also allows the city to accept decreases, if warranted.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $3,900,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Contract goals were not established for this contract because the scope of work or goods does not present viable subcontracting opportunities. Premier Magnesia, LLC will be responsible 100% of the work or goods, and there are no opportunities to include subcontractors. This assessment was confirmed by CBI and the respective department after reviewing the project’s scope and potential for division into subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget