HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-223MAY 24, 2011 11 -223 RESOLUTION
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AWARD BID FOR SODIUM HYDROXIDE FOR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT FOR 2011 TO HYDRITE CHEMICAL
COMPANY ($84,975.00)
INITIATED BY: PURCHASING DIVISION
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh has heretofore advertised for bids for sodium
hydroxide for the Water Treatment Plant; and
WHEREAS, upon the opening and tabulation of bids, it appears that the following is
the most advantageous bid:
HYDRITE CHEMICAL COMPANY
191 W. 28th Avenue
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Total Bid: $84,975.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the said bid is hereby accepted and the proper City officials are hereby
authorized and directed to enter into an appropriate agreements for the purpose of same,
all according to plans, specifications, and bid on file. Money for this purpose is hereby
appropriated from:
Acct. No. 541-1810-1507-00000 — Water Utility — Chemicals
CITY HALL
215 Church Avenue
PO Box 1 130
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
54903 -1130 City of Oshkosh
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Jon Urben, General Services Director
DATE: May 19, 2011
RE: 2011 Sodium Hydroxide Bid
BACKGROUND
Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) is used at the Oshkosh Water Treatment Plant for pH adjustment
during the summer months. Traditionally the sodium hydroxide chemical needs are included in
the annual water chemical bids done each December. Unfortunately, no qualified sodium
hydroxide bids were received from the annual water chemical bid. However, now with summer
approaching this chemical was then re -bid to vendors.
ANALYSIS
Working in conjunction with Water Filtration personnel, Purchasing reviewed and prepared
proposals seeking vendors to provide sodium hydroxide. Bids were received on May 10, 2011.
After review by Water Filtration personnel, it was concluded that the low bid of .1545 cents per
lb. dry weight basis from Hydrite Chemical Company met the bid specifications.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact estimate for sodium hydroxide based on the estimated usage consumptions
noted on the bid tab is $84,975. Funding for this chemical will be from utility account: 541-
1810 -1507- 00000.
RECOMMENDATION
Purchasing recommends Council award this bid to Hydrite Chemical Company for .1545 cents
per lb. dry weight basis.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Jon G. Urben
General Services Director
Approved:
Mark A. Rohloff
City Manager
CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
BIDS OPENED MAY 10, 2011
550,000 Ibs
NAMES OF BIDDERS
Sodium Hydroxide Solution
Rowell Chemical Corporation
15 Salt Creek Lane
.365 dry/lb
Hinsdale II 60521
Hydrite Chemical Co
191 W 28th Ave
.1545 dry/Ib
Oshkosh WI 54901
Milport Enterprises Inc
2829 S 5th Court
.395 dry/lb
Milwaukee WI 53207