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MAY 9, 2012 12-228 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: AWARD BID FOR SODIUM HYDROXIDE FOR WATER TREATMENT
PLANT TO HYDRITE CHEMICAL COMPANY ($201,300.00)
INITIATED BY: PURCHASING
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh has heretofore advertised for bids for Sodium
Hydroxide (estimated 550,000 pounds consumption at .366/lb. dry weight basis) for 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. 28 Avenue
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Oshkosh, WI 54901
Total Bid (estimated): $201,300.00
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 agreement 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 1130
Oshkosh,Wisconsin 310
54903-1130 City of Oshkosh
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Jon Urben, General Services Bureau Manager
DATE: May 1, 2012
RE: Sodium Hydroxide Bid-Water Treatment Plant
BACKGROUND
Sodium hydroxide (Caustic Soda) is used at the Oshkosh Water Treatment Plant seasonally
during the summer months to adjust pH in the treated water to maintain water quality and for
corrosion control. This product was bid with annual water chemical bids done each December
but no qualified bids were received. Because this is used seasonally it was decided to rebid this
chemical closer to the time it was actually needed for use.
ANALYSIS
Working in conjunction with Water Filtration personnel, Purchasing reviewed and prepared bids
seeking vendors to provide this chemical. Bids were received on April 24, 2012. Of the two bids
received only one bidder provided all the information required to evaluate the bid for
conformance with the specifications. This strict conformance is required because this product is
added to the drinking water supply. After review by Water Filtration personnel, it was concluded
that the bid of.336 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 of
550,000 pounds is $201,300. 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 .366 cents per
lb. dry weight basis.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved:
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Jon G. Urben, General Services Bureau Manager City Manager
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BID TAB
CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
BIDS OPENED APRIL 24, 2012
550,000 lbs more/less
NAMES OF BIDDERS Sodium Hydroxide Solution 30% Terms COA
BID
Hydrite Chemical Co .366/lbs Dry L7
191 W 28th Ave $201,300.00 Net 30 Days X
Oshkosh WI 54901