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ITEM: AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A CITY OF PLANTATION CONTRACT, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, WITH ALLIED UNIVERSAL CORPORATION, FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
REQUEST: Authorization to continue utilizing a City of Plantation contract, as a basis for pricing, with Allied Universal Corporation, for the purchase and delivery of Sodium Hypochlorite in the amount of approximately $690,000.
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EXPLANATION: The Utilities Department utilizes sodium hypochlorite as a disinfectant in the water and wastewater treatment processes, and for odor control at the Wastewater Reclamation Plant.
On November 14, 2022, The City of Plantation, Florida awarded ITB No. 078-22; Purchase and Delivery of Sodium Hypochlorite to Allied Universal Corporation for the purchase and delivery of sodium hypochlorite. The City of Plantation recently renewed the Contract through December 7, 2027, this is the fourth and final renewal period. The delivered per gallon contract price with Allied Universal Corporation The delivered per gallon contract price with Allied Universal Corporation is $1.76 for less than a truckload (LTL) and $1.70 for a truckload (TL). The renewed contract pricing reflects an approximate 2.92% (LTL) and 3.34% (TL) increase to the previously utilized contract pricing of $1.71 (LTL) and $1.645 (TL).
For fiscal year 2027, the Water Treatment Plant has budgeted $500,000 and the Wastewater Reclamation Plant has budgeted $190,000. The total estimated cost for this usage is approximately $690,000. The estimated amount is $40,000 lower than the FY 2026 request. The savings are due to enhancements in the treatment process with the anerobic selector, which enhances filamentous bacteria control and is anticipated to reduce the routine need for sodium hypochlorite in the reuse water system, except in extreme cases.
Staff requests authorization to utilize City of Plantation Contract #078-22 with Allied Universal Corporation for the purchase and delivery of sodium hypochlorite in the amount of approximately $690,000.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds have been allocated in the FY 2027 Water and Wastewater Operating Budgets.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Protecting Our Investment
RECOMMENDATION: Authorization to continue utilizing a City of Plantation contract, as a basis for pricing, with Allied Universal Corporation, for the purchase and delivery of Sodium Hypochlorite in the amount of approximately $690,000.