Title
Liquid Lime One-Time Purchase (Ordinance S-46932)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to purchase Liquid Lime for the Water Services Department's (WSD's) Water Production division. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total agreement value will not exceed $60,000.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this purchase is to provide Liquid Lime for the Water Production division. Liquid Lime is injected into the water treatment process in order to counteract the effects of runoff from watersheds that are affected by wildfires. Due to the recent impacts of the Bush fire on the Verde and Salt Rivers' watersheds, WSD will require Liquid Lime to prepare for treatment of water from these sources. To help ensure safe treatment of water WSD has made the emergency purchase for Liquid Lime from the vendor, with payment subject to ratification by Council.
This purchase is essential to the health, safety, and welfare of the public and critical operations for the City.
Procurement Information
The selection was made using a Request for Quote (RFQ) procurement process set forth in the City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10. The RFQ was sent to seven vendors grouped by Product Category. Three quotes were received.
Selected Vendor
Lhoist North America of Arizona Inc.
Contract Term
This is a one-time purchase.
Financial Impact
The total agreement value will not exceed $60,000. Funding is available in the Water Services Department's Operating budget.
Emergency Clause
Due to the Bush fire, it is crucial for WSD to ensure Liquid Lime is purchased for the continued treatment of Salt and Verde Rivers water at its Water Treatment Plants.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services Department.