HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 Resolution No. 0281/2
RESOLUTION NO. 28
SERIES OF 2023
A RESOLUTION AWARDING OPTIMAL SOURCE CONTRACTS
TO DPC INDUSTRIES, INC. AND CHEMTRADE CHEMICALS US
LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE,
SODIUM HYDROXIDE, AND ALUMINUM SULFATE DURING
THE 2024 CALENDAR YEAR
WHEREAS, Section 116(b) of the Englewood Home Rule Charter, allows
contracts for public works or improvements associated with capital improvements to be
negotiated if 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 Allen Water Treatment Plant utilizes Aluminum sulfate, or alum,
as a primary coagulant to remove sediment from its drinking water supply; and
WHEREAS, the Utilities Department recommends utilizing DPC Industries, Inc.
for the purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite and Sodium Hydroxide and Chemtrade
Chemicals US LLC for the aluminum sulfate purchases during the 2024 calendar year
because each 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 each 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 to take advantage of the pricing structure
negotiated by the State through the cooperative bidding process; and
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WHEREAS, the cost of purchasing Sodium Hypochlorite is $265,000, the cost for
purchasing Sodium Hydroxide is $103,000, and the cost of purchasing aluminum sulfate
is $207,000 for the 2024 calendar year; and
WHEREAS, the funds for purchasing these chemicals come from the Utilities
budget under line item 40-1605-52301, Bulk Chemicals.
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 $368,000.
Section 2. The Englewood City Council hereby authorizes the purchase of
Aluminum Sulfate for the Allen Water Treatment Plant from Chemtrade Chemicals US
LLC, in lieu of the internal competitive bid process, in the amount of $207,000.
Section 3. 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 Sections 1 and 2 above.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 20th day of November, 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. 28, Series of 2023.
Stephanie Carlile
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