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ITEM: AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A SOUTHEAST FLORIDA COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WITH MULTIPLE VENDORS FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE
REQUEST: Authorization to continue utilizing a Southeast Florida Cooperative contract with Brenntag Mid-South Inc. and Univar Solutions USA, Inc., as a basis for pricing for the purchase and delivery of sodium hydroxide in the amount of approximately $135,000 annually.
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EXPLANATION: Sodium Hydroxide (caustic soda) is a liquid chemical used at both the Water Treatment Facility and the Water Reclamation Facility to control odors caused by hydrogen sulfide, which is a naturally occurring compound found in local groundwater and in wastewater. Sodium Hydroxide is also used in the water plant for stabilization of the membrane water and in the membrane cleaning system.
On February 19, 2026, The City of Margate, acting as the lead agency for the Southeast Florida Cooperative, renewed contract #2023-006 with Univar Solutions USA, Inc. and Brenntag Mid-South Inc. for the purchase and delivery of sodium hydroxide. Both Univar Solutions USA, Inc. and Brenntag Mid-South Inc have agreed to renew at their current rates. No price adjustments are requested for this renewal term.
The current renewal contract term expires on April 18, 2027 and the contract provides for one (1) remaining one (1) year renewal option. The Primary and Secondary Awardee for each item is provided below.
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Minimum Order Amount |
Primary Awardee |
Secondary Awardee |
|
Truckload (over 3,500G) |
$2.990 - Brenntag Mid-South |
$3.073 - Univar Solutions USA |
|
Less Than Truckload (less than 3,500G) |
$3.720 - Univar Solutions USA |
$4.980 - Brenntag Mid-South |
Staff requests authorization to continue utilizing a Southeast Florida Co-Op contract with Brenntag Mid-South Inc and Univar Solutions USA, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of sodium hydroxide in the amount of approximately $135,000 annually. The secondary awardee would only be utilized in the event the primary awardee was not available.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are allocated in the FY26 budget and will be allocated in the FY27 Water Treatment Plant and Water Reclamation Facility operating budgets to cover these expenditures.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: Authorization to utilize a Southeast Florida Cooperative contract with Brenntag Mid-South Inc. and Univar Solutions USA, Inc, as a basis for pricing for the purchase and delivery of sodium hydroxide in the amount of approximately $135,000 annually.