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Award of bid to Brenntag Mid-South, Inc. for Sulfur Dioxide Gas, a technical grade product for Pinellas County Utilities.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the award of bid and agreement with Brenntag Mid-South, Inc. for Sulfur Dioxide Gas for Pinellas County Utilities (PCU).
• Sulfur Dioxide Gas, a technical grade product is needed for the wastewater treatment process at the South Cross Bayou Facility.
• Contract award is a not to exceed amount of $203,600.00 for 12 months, at the end of the initial term, the contract may be extended for one (1), additional twelve (12) months term.
• One bid was received with award recommendation to Brenntag Mid-South, Inc. as the only responsive, responsible bidder. Due to market constraints, two vendors submitted no-bids as they no longer service this area.
• This contract replaces Contract No. 22-0482-B. The price of the technical grade Sulfur Dioxide Gas has not changed compared to the current contract; the price per ton remains at $2,036.00.
• The cost of this contract is partially budgeted for in FY24 at $130,000. PCU will need to consider adjusting use of this chemical, reducing spending or taking additional budgetary action if the full amount is to be utilized in FY24.
Contract No. 23-1000-ITB in the total not to exceed amount of $203,600.00, effective for twelve (12) months.
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Strategic Plan:
Practice Superior Environmental Stewardship
3.3 Protect and improve the quality of our water, air, and other natural resources
Deliver First-Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources.
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support.
Summary:
This contract provides technical grade Sulfur Dioxide Gas needed for the wastewater treatment process which is a regulatory compliance requirement at the South Cross Bayou Facility.
Background/Explanation:
On July 11, 2023, the Purchasing and Risk Management Division, on behalf of PCU released an invitation to bid for technical grade Sulfur Dioxide. One bid was received with Brenntag Mid-South, Inc. as the sole responsive responsible bidder.
This contract replaces Contract No. 22-0482-B. The price of the technical grade Sulfur Dioxide Gas has not changed compared to the current contract; the price per ton remains at $2,036.00.
Fiscal Impact:
Total expenditure not-to-exceed: $203,600.00
Funding is derived from the Sewer Revenue and Operating Fund. The cost of this contract is partially budgeted for in FY24. PCU will need to consider adjusting spending or taking additional budgetary action if the full amount is utilized in FY24.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this contract is granted under Code Section 2-188 (b).
Staff Member Responsible:
Jeremy Waugh, Interim Director, Utilities
Noralvys Hancock, Plant Operations Division Director, Utilities
Merry Celeste, Division Director, Purchasing & Risk, Administrative Services
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Services
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Agreement
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