===== PDF PAGE 14 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] CITY OF WEST CHICAGO INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM TITLE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: _Y-~_~_])_.. __ Resolution No. 22-R-0061 - Contract Award -Alexander COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: October 6, 2022Chemical Company - Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite For COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: October 17, 2022 Fiscal Year 2023 in an amount not to exceed $180,000.00 I I' 1 5::::--STAFF REVIEW: Joseph Munder, Water Treatment Plant Superintendent SIGNATU~~:.1...11~ -~~~·h-..+=:::::esj ~ - APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Michael L. Guttman SIGNATURE, _________ _ ITEM SUMMARY: Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite is one of the various chemicals used at the City's Water Treatment Plant in the treatment of the City's municipal water supply. Approximately 400 Tons of Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite are used annually. Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach) is the primary disinfectant used in the treatment process. It is used to oxidize naturally occurring iron and manganese in the City's shallow wells. It also reacts well with naturally occurring ammonia in the raw water at all City wells. A Notice to Bidders was advertised in the Daily Herald on September 6, 2022, and sealed bids were opened on September 27, 2022. There were two (2) bids received. The results are below. Bidder Bid Amount Overall Rank Alexander Chemical Company $180,000.00 1 Rowell Chemical Company $210,800.00 2 The low bidder submitted a price of $450.00/ton delivered. This represents a 64.84% increase from Fiscal Year 2022 unit prices. The increase is largely attributed to the increase in energy costs, fuel surcharges, inflationary economic environment, and driver shortages. A bid tab showing the results of the bid opening is attached for your reference. Staff recommends that a contract be awarded to Alexander Chemical Company for procurement of Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite $ 180,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2023. Alexander Chemical Company previously supplied Sodium Hypochlorite to the City in 2020. In FY 2023, adequate funds will be budgeted in the Water Fund, Water Treatment Plant Operations - Chemicals (06-34-48-4626) to cover this expenditure. ACTIONS PROPOSED: Approve Resolution No. 22-R-0061 authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract Alexander Chemical Company of Kingsbury, Indiana, for the procurement of Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite for Fiscal Year 2023 in an amount not to exceed $180,000.00. ===== PDF PAGE 15 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] CITY OF WEST CHICAGO COMMITTEERECOMMENDATION: ===== PDF PAGE 16 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] RESOLUTION NO. 22-R-0061 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ALEXANDER CHEMICAL COMPANY FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF LIQUID SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $180,000.00 BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of West Chicago, in regular session assembled, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract Alexander Chemical Company of Kingsbury, Indiana, for the procurement of Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite for Fiscal Year 2023 in an amount not to exceed $180,000.00, in substantially the form attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A". APPROVED this 17th day of October, 2022. AYES: NAYES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Mayor Ruben Pineda ATTEST: Deputy City Clerk Valeria Perez ===== PDF PAGE 17 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] City of West Chicago Rowell Chemical Corporation Alexander Chemical Corporation Tabulation of Bids 15 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 205 7593 S. First Road 2023 Delivery of Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite Hinsdale, IL 60521 LaPorte, IN 46350 Date: September 27, 2022 1:50 P.M. Opened by: Joe Munder Recorded by: Ashley Heidorn Unit Unit Unit ITEMS Units Quantity Price Total Price Total Price Total 1 Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite tons 400 $527.00 $210,800.00 $450.00 $180,000.00 Total As Read $226,800.00 $180,000.00 Total As Corrected $210,800.00 $180,000.00 BID-TAB