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RESOLUTION NO. 03
SERIES OF 2023
A RESOLUTION AWARDING AN OPTIMAL SOURCE
CONTRACT TO DPC INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE
OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE AND SODIUM HYDROXIDE
DURING THE 2023 CALENDAR YEAR
WHEREAS, Section 116(b) of the Englewood Home Rule Charter, allow
contracts for public works or improvements associated with capital improvements to be
negotiated, provided that contracts for which no competitive bids have been requested are
approved and accepted by Resolution setting forth the reason for the exception to the
competitive bidding requirement; and
WHEREAS, Section 4-1-3-1 of the Englewood Municipal Code 2000 allows for
the purchase of materials, equipment, machinery or devices without competitive bids where
the standardization of such materials and equipment is necessary to ensure the proper
functioning of existing equipment, machinery or devices and/or to prevent the duplication
of existing equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Allen Water Treatment Plant utilizes Sodium Hypochlorite as a
primary water disinfectant during the water treatment process, and acts as an oxidizing
agent for organics, and its use is mandated by the Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment; and
WHEREAS, the Allen Water Treatment Plant utilizes Sodium Hydroxide, to adjust
the pH levels of treated water to maintain the pH which in turn assists in ensuring that
drinking water remain safe within the distribution system by mitigating harmful
constituents, such as lead and copper, from leaching into the drinking water supply; and
WHEREAS, the Utilities Department recommends utilizing DPC Industries, Inc.
for the purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite during the 2023 calendar year because DPC
Industries, Inc. is a local vendor, which is critical for delivery responsiveness and allows
for less lead time when orders are placed; supplies chemicals to the Allen Water Treatment
Plant and the South Platte Renew facility, who utilize the chemicals for water and
wastewater treatment, respectively; and is awarding optimal source purchase orders for the
City, which are competitively bid or negotiated agreements utilized by various municipalities and
the State of Colorado take advantage of the pricing structure negotiated by the State through the
cooperative bidding process; and
WHEREAS, the cost for purchasing Sodium Hypochlorite for the 2023 calendar
year is $380,000 and the cost for purchasing Sodium Hydroxide is $175,000; and
WHEREAS, the funds for the purchase of these chemicals come from the Utilities
budget under line item 40-1605-52301, Bulk Chemicals; and
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WHEREAS, the cost of purchasing these chemicals during the 2023 calendar year
should not exceed $555,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Englewood City Council hereby authorizes the purchase of Sodium
Hypochlorite and Sodium Hydroxide for the Allen Water Treatment Plant from DPC
Industries, Inc, in lieu of the internal competitive bid process, in an amount of $555,000.
Section 2. The Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem (in the Mayor’s absence), and/or City staff
are hereby granted the authority to take all actions necessary to implement the provisions
of Section 1 above.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of January, 2023.
Othoniel Sierra, Mayor
ATTEST:
Stephanie Carlile, City Clerk
I, Stephanie Carlile, City Clerk for the City of Englewood, Colorado, hereby
certify the above is a true copy of Resolution No. 03, Series of 2023.
Stephanie Carlile
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