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Award of bid to Allied Universal Corporation for the supply of liquid chlorine cylinders.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the award of bid to Allied Universal Corporation for a five-year contract to supply liquid chlorine cylinders to the Utilities Department on an as-needed basis.
• Award of bid for liquid chlorine cylinder delivery to the Utilities Department on an as needed basis for a five-year term with fixed unit pricing.
• Two bids were received with award recommendation to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Allied Universal Corporation.
• Total estimated expenditure for the five years in the amount of $1,998,125.00 with annual amount of $399,625, based on unit prices.
• This contract replaces a current contract that expires on October 11, 2020.
Bid No. 190-0526-B(JA) in the annual amount of $399,625.00 over a five-year term for a total of $1,998,125.00 based on being the lowest responsive, responsible bid meeting specifications.
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Strategic Plan:
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
Summary:
Summary
This contract supplies the Dunn Water Reclamation Facility (Dunn) and South Cross Bayou Wastewater Plant (South Cross) with liquid chlorine cylinders on an as-needed basis. Chlorine specifications are per the applicable national standards currently in place.
Contract term is for a period of five years with fixed prices for the entire term.Body
Background Information:
On June 9, 2020, the Purchasing Division, on behalf of the Utilities Department, released an invitation to bid with the intent to establish a contract for Liquid Chlorine Cylinders. This contract replaces a current contract that expires on October 11, 2020.
Fiscal Impact:
Estimated sixty month expenditure not to exceed: $1,998,125.00
Estimated annual expenditure not to exceed: $ 399,625.00
Funding is derived from the Utilities Department Sewer Revenue and Operating Fund.
Staff Member Responsible:
Megan Ross, Director of Utilities
Merry Celeste, Director, Purchasing and Risk, Administrative Services
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Bid Tabulation