CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approve the award of Option Year One to Contract 21-253, Liquid Cationic Emulsion Polymer for Gravity Belt Thickening, to Solenis LLC for an amount not to exceed $78,191.36
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DEPARTMENT: Water Utilities
SUBMITTED BY: Darrell Blenniss, Director
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
City Council awarded Contract 21-253 to Solenis LLC on November 2, 2021 for a two-year term from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023 with two, one-year options to extend.
The purpose of this contract is to supply liquid cationic emulsion polymer for use at the City’s Springbrook Water Reclamation Center (SWRC). This polymer is used in the gravity belt thickeners (GBTs) for processing aerobically digested waste activated sludge.
DISCUSSION:
During the original term of the contract, Solenis provided good service and met all contract requirements, including:
• Polymer quality
• Timeliness of deliveries
• Availability for consultation regarding product
Based upon the vendor’s performance, the Water Utilities recommends extending the contract for the first option year. Solenis has agreed to maintain the rates and terms provided for under the contract.
The term of the first option year is January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024, with one, one-year option remaining on the agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT:
CIP: N/A
Polymer for biosolids thickening is expensed to the salt and chemical account listed below for a total budget of $81,400 in 2024. The requested award is within the budget for these items.
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Account Number |
Fund Description |
Total Budget Amount |
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41251530-541409 |
Water Utility Fund |
$482,490 |