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ITEM: AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A SOUTHEAST COOPERATIVE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF SWIMMING POOL CHEMICALS
REQUEST: Authorization to utilize a Southeast Florida Cooperative contract with Commercial Energy Specialists (CES), for the purchase and delivery of swimming pool chemicals in the amount of approximately $135,000 annually.
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EXPLANATION: The Parks and Recreation Department uses a variety of pool chemicals at the aquatics center, including Pulsar Brand Briquettes. The Pulsar Briquettes are required in order for the current pool chlorination system to operate within the parameters necessary to meet National Sanitary Foundation and American National Standards Institute requirements.
The City of Sunrise, acting as the lead agency for the Southeast Florida Co-Op, awarded 26-13-11-HR to multiple vendors, including CES for the purchase and delivery of Pulsar Brand Briquettes. This contract is effective from March 26, 2026 through March 25, 2027 with a contract price of $178.70/pail (an increase of $9.54/5.6% per pail) and for an initial term of one (1) year with two (2) additional one (1) year renewal periods. Based on the expected usage at the new aquatics complex, the increased price will be approximately $7,200 more for the initial term.
Staff requests authorization to utilize a Southeast Florida Cooperative contract with CES, for the purchase and delivery of swimming pool chemicals in the amount of approximately $135,000 annually.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are allocated with the FY 2026 Aquatics and Sports Facilities operating budget to cover expenditures.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: Authorization to utilize a Southeast Florida Cooperative contract with Commercial Energy Specialists (CES), for the purchase and delivery of swimming pool chemicals in the amount of approximately $135,000 annually.