Title
Sodium Chlorite 25 Percent Solution Contract - IFB 25-0745 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-52190) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Brenntag Pacific, Inc., to provide sodium chlorite 25 percent solution 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 $34.5 million.
Report
Summary
The Water Production Division uses various chemicals to treat surface water and groundwater for potable use. This contract will provide a constant and reliable supply of sodium chlorite 25 percent solution for use as a disinfection agent in water treatment plants. Disinfecting water is part of the treatment process and a regulatory requirement prior to delivery to customers for human consumption.
Procurement Information
The recommendation was made using an Invitation for Bid procurement process in accordance with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10.
Two vendors submitted bids and are listed below. All bids were found to be responsive and responsible. Following an evaluation based on price, the procurement officer recommends award to the following vendor:
Selected Bidder
Brenntag Pacific, Inc., $3,935 per dry ton.
Other Bidder
Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about September 1, 2025, for a five-year term with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $34.5 million.
Funding is available in the Water Services Department's Operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the Water Services Department.