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MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE 25% AND 50% BY WEIGHT ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS FROM BRENNTAG MID-SOUTH, INC. UTILIZING THE PINELLAS COUNTY AGREEMENT BID# 23-0392-ITB FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $47,080, PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C)(5) OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES.
Summary Explanation and Background
PROCUREMENT PROCESS TAKEN:
- Chapter 35 of the City’s Code of Ordinance is titled “PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES, PUBLIC FUNDS.”
- Section 35.18 of the City's Code of Ordinance is titled "COMPETITIVE BIDDING OR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS."
- Section 35.18(C) states that "Only the following situations are exempt from the competitive bid and competitive proposal requirements of this section:"
- Section 35.18(C)(5) states that "Commodities or services that are the subject of contracts with the state its political subdivisions or other governmental entities including the United States government, are exempt from the competitive procurement process.”
- Section 35.21 of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "AWARD OF CONTRACT."
- Section 35.21(A) of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "City Commission approval."
- Section 35.21(A)(1) states, "An initial purchase of, or contract for, commodities or services, in excess of $25,000, shall require the approval of the City Commission, regardless of whether the competitive bidding or competitive proposal procedures were followed."
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. The Utilities Department Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) requires the use of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) as part of the treatment process for odor control. The WWTP East Scrubber uses NaOH 50% concentration by weight while the WWTP Central Air Scrubber uses NaOH 25% by weight.
2. On March 6, 2024, City Commission approved the purchase of NaOH 25% concentration from Brenntag Mid-South, Inc., utilizing pricing from the Pinellas County agreement, Bid No. ITB # 23-0392 for an estimated amount not to e...
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