Report Prepared by: William Osmer, WWTP Manager
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SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the City's Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approval of a Supplies and Services Agreement with Kemira Water Solutions, Inc., for the Purchase of Chemicals for the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant, Including Ferric Chloride at a Unit Cost of $1,084.46 per Dry Ton and Poly Aluminum Chloride (PAC) at a Unit Cost of $.98 per Pound, with a Contract Term Ending June 30, 2022
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the City's competitive bidding requirements and approving a Supplies and Services Agreement with Kemira Water Solutions, Inc., to purchase ferric chloride and poly aluminum chloride for use at the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City's competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 for an annual supplies and service agreement; and,
B. Approving a Supplies and Services Agreement with Kemira Water Solutions, Inc., for the purchase of ferric chloride and poly aluminum chloride through June 30, 2022; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommend by Staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by Staff; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to Staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Merced City Charter, Section 200. Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 - Exemptions from Competitive Bidding.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2021-2022 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) uses ferric chloride after anaerobic digestion to control phosphates in the biosolids dewatering process. Poly aluminum chloride (PAC) is a polymer that reacts with the colloidal solids, from the secondary activated sludge system, to help them bind together as floc in order to be removed by the tertiary filters befo...
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