HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2020-090 N.C.S. 06/15/2020Resolution No. 2020-090 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACTS
TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDERS FOR FURNISHING CHEMICALS
FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 20/21 AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY
AGREEMENTS OR PURCHASE ORDERS
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma uses bulk chemicals in its operation of the Ellis
Creek Water Recycling Facility; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma joined the North Bay Agency Chemical Pool
(NBACP) in 2009 to obtain lowest possible pricing through joint purchasing; and
WHEREAS, the NBACP conducted a competitive bid process for chemicals
commonly used at water and wastewater treatment facilities; and
WHEREAS, the NBACP issued an Invitation to Bid on April 7, 2020, and eleven
(I I) bids were received and opened on May 5, 2020, in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma conducted a competitive bid process for specialty
chemicals used at the Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma issued an Invitation to Bid on April 20, 2020, and
one (1) bid was received and opened on May 14, 2020, in accordance with applicable law;
and
WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bidders for the chemicals to be purchased through
the NBACP were:
1. Olin for Sodium Hypochlorite
2. Univar USA, Inc. for Sodium Bisulfite
Kemira Water Solutions for Ferric Chloride; and
WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bidders for the specialty chemicals bid by the
City of Petaluma were
1. SNF/Polydyne Inc. for C-6288 polymer or equivalent (solids thickening)
2. SNF/Polydyne Inc. for WE -1152 polymer or equivalent (solids dewatering); and
WHEREAS, no bids were received for Aluminum Chlorohydrate, and CalChem
Enterprises has offered to extend pricing for FY 20/21 through June 30, 2021; and
WHEREAS, as a member of NBACP, the City of Petaluma is entitled to purchase
bulk chemicals from the NBACP's low bidders at the bid price stated; and
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WHEREAS, the bulk chemical purchases bid by the NBACP are exempt from other
competitive bid requirements of Petaluma Municipal Code Chapter 4.04 pursuant to Petaluma
Municipal Code Section 4.04.100, "Cooperative Purchasing Programs"; and
WHEREAS, the City Council budgeted funds in Fiscal Year 20/21 to purchase
chemicals used at the Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma hereby authorizes the City Manager to award bids and execute all necessary
documents with the following vendors for the purchase of chemicals listed below for fiscal
year 2020/:
1. Olin for Sodium Hypochlorite (12.5%), $0.695/gallon plus applicable sales tax,
not to exceed $150,400.00.
2. Univar USA, Inc. for Sodium Bisulfite, $1.09/gallon plus applicable sales tax, and
not to exceed $47,200.00.
Kemira Water Solutions for Ferric Chloride (43%), $810.00/dry ton plus
applicable sales tax, and not to exceed $96,451.30.
4. Cal Chem Enterprises for Aluminum Chlorohydrate, $0.252/gallon, and not to
exceed $24,696.00.
5. SNF/Polydyne Inc. for C-6288 Polymer or equivalent, $11.686/gallon, and not to
exceed $22,086.54
6. SNF/Polydyne Inc. for WE -1152 Polymer or equivalent, $10.686/gallon, and not
to exceed $303,836.00.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 1511 day of June 2020, fore
by the following vote: ,f
City Attorney
AYES: Mayor Barrett; Vice Mayor Fischer; Healy; Kearney; King; McDonnell; Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST:ft—L�—Ll
City Clerk Mayor
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