Title
Hydrochloric (Muriatic) and Citric Acid Contract - IFB-26-0146 Request for Award (Ordinance S-52529) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to enter into a contract with Brenntag Pacific, Inc. to provide hydrochloric (muriatic) and citric acid for the Water Services Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will not exceed $1,550,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide the Water Services Department with the ability to purchase hydrochloric (muriatic) and citric acid. These products are among the many products that the City of Phoenix requires to ensure the delivery of safe drinking water to its residents.
Procurement Information
An Invitation for Bid procurement was processed in accordance with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10.
Two vendors submitted bids deemed to be responsive to posted specifications and responsible to provide the required goods and services. Following an evaluation based on price, the procurement officer recommends award to the following vendor:
Selected Bidder
Brenntag Pacific, Inc.: $309,590 (annually)
Additional Bidder
Hasa, Inc.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about January 1, 2026, for a five-year term with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $1,550,000.
Funding is available in the Water Services Department's Operating Budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Ginger Spencer and the Water Services Department.