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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 $370,000.00 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. The City of Tamarac and the Southeast Florida Governmental Purchasing Cooperative have opted to execute the one (1) three (3) year renewal option effective November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2029.
The renewal agreement provides annual fixed pricing with scheduled increases over the renewal term, while permitting quarterly rail and fuel surcharges and annual adjustments to the Contract Sum based on the percentage change of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index plus one percent (1%). The new price per ton from Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC for renewal term is $535.27. This represents an approximate 4% increase compared to the previous contract price of $513.33.
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 effective November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2029 in the amount of approximately $370,000.00.
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 2027 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 $370,000.00 annually.