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MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE 50% (CAUSTIC SODA) BY WEIGHT ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS FROM UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA, INC. UTILIZING PRICING ESTABLISHED BY THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING GROUP (CO-OP) BID # 2023-006, RETROACTIVELY COMMENCING APRIL 19, 2023, FOR AN ESTIMATED YEARLY AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,090.00, PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C)(6) 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)(6) states that "Cooperative purchasing. Cooperative purchasing plans are exempt from this section."
- 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 requires the use of sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) as part of the treatment process for odor control. The City’s East Air Scrubber uses Sodium Hydroxide 50% by weight while the City’s Dual Stage Central Air Scrubber uses Sodium Hydroxide 25% by weight.
2. The Department previously utilized the existing Southeast Florida Governmental Cooperative Purchasing Group (Co-Op) Agreement with Allied Universal Corp. for the procurement of Sodium Hydroxide 50%. This agree...
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