Report Prepared by: Joseph D. Angulo, Environmental Project Manager, Engineering
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SUBJECT: Award Bid to Evoqua Water Technologies for Furnishing Granular Activated Carbon for the PCE Wellhead Treatment System at Well 3C, Project No. 115048
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider awarding a contract in the amount of $200,000 to Evoqua Water Technologies to furnish granular activated carbon for the PCE Wellhead Treatment System at Well 3C.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid for the Granular Activated Carbon For Water Treatment Project No. 115048, to Evoqua Water Technologies, in the amount of $200,000; and,
B. Authorizing contract change orders as necessary to replenish the carbon at the costs/terms specified in this three-year option contract; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve the contract with Evoqua Water Technologies, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to modifications as conditioned by City Council; or,
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
4. Deny.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200 et seq.
Municipal Code Chapter 3.04, Article IV - Public Works Contracts. Every project involving an expenditure of more than sixty three thousand and fifty four dollars ($63,054) for the construction or improvements of public buildings, works, streets, drains, sewers, utilities, park, and playgrounds shall be let by contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder after notice by publication in the official newspaper by one or more insertions, the first of which shall be at least ten days before the time for opening bids.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2015-16 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
PCE in Groundwater:
Tetrachloroethylene, also known as Perchloroethylene (PCE), is a chlorinated solvent that persists when discharged to the environment. Historical so...
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