Title
Water Treatment Chemicals
Action
Action:
Approve a contract with the lowest responsive, responsible bidder Univar Solutions USA, Inc. for the purchase of water treatment chemicals for a term of one year.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Joseph Lockler, Charlotte Water
Micah Burgess, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract will provide water treatment chemicals for the processing of potable water.
§ On April 14, 2026, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; one bid was received.
§ Univar Solutions USA, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $630,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Contract goals were not established for this contract because the scope of work or goods does not present viable subcontracting opportunities. Univar Solutions USA, Inc. will be responsible 100% of supplying and delivering the 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