Title
Boiler System Chemical Treatment and Testing Services Contract (Ordinance S-45324)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with International Chemtex Corporation to provide boiler chemical treatment and testing services for the Water Services Department. Expenditures are not to exceed $75,000 over the life of the contract. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Water Services Department wastewater treatment plants use closed-looped boiler systems in the cooling towers. The systems must be free from biological growth, scaling, and corrosion on all water surfaces to ensure that boilers remain in optimal working condition. International Chemtex Corporation will provide boiler system testing and treatment for clean water circulation through all system passages, storage tanks, basins, and heat exchanges.
Procurement Information
A solicitation was completed in accordance with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10. The Water Services Department received two bids, which were determined to be responsive to the solicitation requirements.
International Chemtex Corporation: $11,880
Western Waters Technologies Inc.: $15,540
Contract Term
The contract term is for five years effective March 1, 2019, through Feb. 28, 2024.
Financial Impact
Expenditures are not to exceed $75,000 over the life of the contract. Funding for the contract is available in the Water Services Department's operating budget.
Location
23rd Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant, located at 2470 S. 22nd Ave.
91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant, located at 5615 S. 91st Ave.
Council District: 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services Department.