HomeMy WebLinkAbout19. 19-304 MAY 28, 2019 19-304 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED 7-0 LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN )
PURPOSE: AWARD BID TO AIRGAS USA,LLC FOR 2019 LIQUID OXYGEN FOR
THE WATER FILTRATION PLANT ($113,750.00)
INITIATED BY: PURCHASING DIVISION
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh has heretofore advertised for bids for an estimated
175,000 gallons of Liquid Oxygen used at the Water Filtration Plant; and
WHEREAS, upon the opening and tabulation of bids, it appears that the following is
the most advantageous bid:
AIRGAS USA, LLC
3400 N Executive Ave
Appleton, WI 54911
Total Bid: $.065/per gallon= $113,750.00
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. 0541-1810-1507-00000 Chemicals
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Jon G.Urben, General Services Manager
DATE: May 20, 2019
RE: Award Bid to Airgas USA, LLC for 2019 Liquid Oxygen for the Water Filtration Plant
($113,750.00)
BACKGROUND
This is a one-year bid for 2019 for liquid oxygen used at our Water Filtration Plant. Liquid oxygen is
used in the production of ozone as a drinking water disinfectant in the water treatment process.
ANALYSIS
Working in conjunction with Water Filtration personnel, Purchasing reviewed and prepared proposals
seeking vendors for this chemical. Bids were due April 18, 2018. The bid tab is attached. After
comparing vendor unit prices based on projected consumption, Purchasing and Water Filtration
personnel concluded the low bid met the minimum bid specifications.
FISCAL IMPACT
Based on the estimated usage of 175,000 gallons per year and Airgas's bid of$.65/gallon, the estimated
2019 fiscal impact of the liquid oxygen is$113,750.00. Funding for liquid oxygen will be charged to the
Water Filtration Plant Operating Budget A/N#: 541-1810-1507-00000.
RECOMMENDATION
Purchasing recommends the Council award the 2019 liquid oxygen bid to Airgas USA,LLC. If there are
any questions on these bids please contact Public Works Director James Rabe or myself.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved:
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Jon G.Urben, General Services Manager Mark A. Rohloff, City Manager
City Hall,215 Church Avenue P.O.Box 1 130 Oshkosh,WI 54903-1130 http://www.cl.oshkosh.wi.us
BID TAB
BIDS FOR LIQUID OXYGEN FOR 2019
OSHKOSH WATER FILTRATION PLANT
BIDS OPENED APRIL 18, 2019
VENDOR INFORMATION
Airgas USA LLC Messer LLC
BID INFORMATION 3400 N Executive Ave 1 Greenwich St Suite 107
Appleton WI 54911 Stewartsville NJ 08886
BID 175,000 gallons :065/ 1:=.$1�3,750.00 .066528/ l $116,424.00
DELIVERY CHARGE $90.00 $19.00
CERTIFICATE OF
ANALYSIS COST $100.00 $100.00
FUEL SURCHARGE .002/ 1 .0425/ 1
TERMS Net 30 Days