Title
Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of magnesium hydroxide by the sole source exemption,
B. Approve a contract with Premier Magnesia, LLC for the purchase of magnesium hydroxide for the term of one year,
C. Reject the low bids submitted by the following companies for water and wastewater treatment chemicals:
* JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc.,
* Momar, Inc.,
D. Approve unit price contracts for the purchase of water and wastewater treatment chemicals for one year to the following:
* PVS Technologies, Inc.,
* Brenntag Mid-South, Inc.,
* Univar Solutions USA Inc. dba Univar USA Inc.,
* Environmental Operating Solutions, Inc. dba EOSi, and
E. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract with Premier Magnesia, LLC for up to three, 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
Sole Source Exemption
* NC General Statute Section 143-129(e)(6) provides that formal bidding requirements do not apply when:
* Performance or price competition are not available;
* A needed product is available from only one source or supply; or
* Standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration.
* Sole sourcing is necessary for this contract because there is only one supply source
* City Council approval is required for any purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
* Charlotte Water uses a variety of chemicals in the water and wastewater treatment process, and each chemical plays an essential role to ensure the treated water is safe for customers and the environment and to eliminate odor and corrosion in the wastewater collection system.
Action A, B, and E
* Premier Magnesia, LLC is the only source of supply for the required magnesium hydroxide.
* Annual expenditures are estimated to be $4,475,000.
Action C and D
* On...
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