HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 10 11 Consent 207 Piggyback Contract With Odyssey Manufacturing For Sodium Hypochlorite COMMISSION AGENDA
CONSENT X
INFORMATIONAL
ITEM 207
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR
October 11, 2010 MGR /DEPT / �di
Meeting Au horization
REQUEST: Utility Department is Requesting Approval to piggyback off of the City of
Eustis contract with Odyssey Manufacturing Company for the purchase of
Sodium Hypochlorite (liquid chlorine).
SYNOPSIS: The purpose of this Board item is to request approval to piggyback off of The City
of Eustis contract with Odyssey Manufacturing Company for the purchase of
sodium hypochlorite for disinfection at the water and wastewater treatment
facilities at a cost of $0.74 per gallon which is a reduction from last year's price of
$0.85 per gallon.
CONSIDERATIONS:
Odyssey Manufacturing Company was the low bidder and entered into a contract with
the City of Eustis for providing liquid chlorine used for disinfection at the water and
wastewater treatment facilities. The Eustis contract is for a fixed price of $0.74 per gallon
through June 22, 2013. The purchase price has decreased from $0.85 to $0.74 per gallon.
The price is consistent with what surrounding communities are paying.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Annual expenses of $135,000 for the purchase of liquid and gas chlorine are budgeted
in the Utility Department line code 3600 - 55233. $101,000 was spent last year for liquid
chlorine. A savings of $13,000 from this contract is anticipated for FY 2010/2011.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
Copies or access to this Agenda Item have been provided to the Mayor and City
Commission, City Manager, City Attorney, and Department Directors; placed in Press
Packets, placed in the Lobby Binder; and are available on the City's website, LaserFiche, and
the City's Server.
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October 11, 2010
Consent 207
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that authorization be granted to piggyback off of The City of
Eustis contract with Odyssey Manufacturing Company for the purchase of sodium
hypochlorite at $0.74 per gallon though June 22, 2013.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
All purchases of liquid chlorine for FY 2010/2011 will be at the $0.74 per gallon
rate.
ATTACHMENTS: None
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