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ITEM: AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE UTILIZING A SOUTHEAST FLORIDA COOPERATIVE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF QUICKLIME
REQUEST: Authorization to continue utilizing a Southeast Florida Cooperative contract with Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC for the purchase and delivery of quicklime in the amount of approximately $420,000.00 annually.
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EXPLANATION: The Water Treatment Plant (WTP) utilizes quicklime, calcium hydroxide, in its lime softening water treatment process to soften the water prior to blending with the membrane treated water.
On October 11, 2023, the City of Tamarac, acting as the lead agency for the Southeast Florida Governmental Purchasing Cooperative, awarded contract #23-36B to Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC and Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of quicklime effective November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2026. The contract includes one (1) three (3) year renewal option or three (3) one (1) year renewal options, whichever is in the best interest of the City of Tamarac and the Southeast Florida Governmental Purchasing Cooperative providing that all parties agree to the extension and renewal terms. The new delivered price per ton from Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC is $544.25. This represents an approximate 10% increase over the previous contract price of $494.77.
Pursuant to Chapter 3 of the Village’s Purchasing Manual, Council authorization is required for purchases exceeding $50,000, even when competitively sourced through a cooperative contract
Staff requests authorization to continue utilizing a Southeast Florida Cooperative contract with Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC for the purchase and delivery of quicklime in the amount of approximately $420,000.00.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds have been allocated in the Fiscal Year 2026 Water Plant Operating Budget.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Protecting Our Investment
RECOMMENDATION: Authorization to continue utilizing a Southeast Florida Cooperative contract with Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC for the purchase and delivery of quicklime in the amount of approximately $420,000.00 annually.