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JUNE 10, 2014 14-258 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: AWARD BID FOR SODIUM HYDROXIDE FOR WATER FILTRATION
PLANT TO HYDRITE CHEMICAL COMPANY ($220,000 ESTIMATE)
INITIATED BY: PURCHASING DIVISION
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh has heretofore advertised for bids for sodium
hydroxide for the Water Filtration Plant; and
WHEREAS, upon the opening and tabulation of bids, it appears that the following is
the only qualifying bidder:
HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO.
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191 W. 28 Avenue
Oshkosh, WI 54902
550,000 lbs. more/less Sodium Hydroxide Solution 30% dry weight - $0.40/lb.
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 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 Fund – Chemicals
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Jon Urben, General Services Manager
DATE: June 2, 2014
RE: Bid Award- Sodium Hydroxide for 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. Because this product is used seasonally it was decided to bid 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 May 27, 2014. Of the three
bids received only one bidder provided all the information required to evaluate the bid for
conformance with specifications and ANSINNSF Standard 60, Drinking Water Treatment
Chemicals- Health Effects. After review by Water Filtration personnel, it was concluded that the
bid of .40 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 $220,000. 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 .40 cents per
lb, dry weight basis.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jon G. Urben, General Services Manager
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Approved:
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Mark A. Rohloff, City Manager
BID TAB
CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
BIDS OPENED May 27, 2014
550,000 Ibs more /less
Sodium Hydroxide Solution 30%
NAMES OF BIDDERS
Dry weight
Terms
BID
Hydrite Chemical Co
191 w 28th Ave
.40 /lb
Net 30 Days
Oshkosh WI 54902