2021/09/29 Council Agenda Packet

`EVERETT City Council Agenda Item Cover Sheet Project title: Authorize the Release of Invitation for Bid #2021-065 Water Treatment Chemicals as Substantially Provided Council Bill # Agenda dates requested: September 29, 2021 Briefing Proposed action Consent X Action Ordinance Public hearing Yes x No Budget amendment: Yes x No PowerPoint presentation: Yes x No Attachments: Invitation for Bid Department(s) involved: Procurement and Public Works Contact person: Theresa Bauccio-Teschlog Phone number: 425-257-8901 Email: tbauccio@everettwa.gov Initialed by: Department head Administration Council President Consideration: Invitation for Bid #2021-065 Project: Water Treatment Chemicals Partner/Supplier: Preceding action: Fund: 401 Fiscal summary statement: This action has no fiscal impact. Received bids will be brought back to Council for award. The estimated annual cost for all included chemicals is approximately $600,000. Project summary statement: The Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) and Water Filtration Plant (WFP) require water treatment chemicals to support daily operations. The WPCF uses the chemicals to disinfect and de -chlorinate treated wastewater prior to discharge. The WFP uses the chemicals to create potable drinking water from the Chaplain Reservoir for over 600,000 retail customers. The intent is to award to multiple suppliers based on the lowest cost per chemical. The following chemicals and estimated annual usage are included the solicitation: Chemical Estimated Annual Usage Liquid Hydrofluorosilicic Acid 60 tons Soda Ash 800 tons Liquid Sodium Bisulfite 4,000 gallons Sodium Hypochlorite 315,500 gallons Epichlorohydrin Dimethylamine Polyamine 60 tons Liquid Aluminum Sulfate 250 tons Non -Ionic Polyacrylamide 1,135 pounds Recommendation (exact action requested of Council): Authorize the release of Invitation for Bid #2021-065 Water Treatment Chemicals as substantially provided.