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ITEM: AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A SOUTHEAST FLORIDA COOPERATIVE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF QUICKLIME
REQUEST: Authorization to utilize a Southeast Florida Cooperative contract with Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC for the purchase and delivery of quicklime in the amount of approximately $375,000 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 delivered price per ton with Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC is $449.79 and the new contract pricing reflects an approximate 14% increase to the previously utilized contract pricing of $395.09. The new contract also allows for quarterly adjustments, which was allowable in the previous contract as well.
The annual financial impact of the pricing increase is approximately $45,000.00.
Staff requests authorization to utilize a Southeast Florida Cooperative contract with Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC for the purchase and delivery of quicklime in the amount of approximately $375,000.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds have been allocated in the Fiscal Year 2024 water and wastewater operating budgets.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: Authorization to utilize a Southeast Florida Cooperative contract with Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC for the purchase and delivery of quicklime in the amount of approximately $375,000 annually.