Title
Ferric Chloride Contract Extension (Ordinance S-45444)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Contract 146295 with Kemira Water Solutions, Inc., which provides ferric chloride to the Water Services Department. The amendment will extend the contract term for six months, from April 1, 2019, through Sept. 30, 2019, beyond the original contract term. Further request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to spend an additional amount not to exceed $2,946,680. The amendment may contain other terms and conditions deemed necessary or appropriate by the City Manager or his designee. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The contract provides ferric chloride, a necessary chemical for the treatment of water and wastewater, at six Water Services Department facilities. The six-month extension will allow sufficient time to complete the competitive process and award a multi-year replacement contract for this service.
Contract Term
The term of the contract will be extended from April 1, 2019, through Sept. 30, 2019.
Financial Impact
The six-month extension of the contract will cost an additional $2,946,680, for a total cost of the contract not to exceed $8,388,128. The funds are available in the Water Services Department’s operating budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The contract was awarded by City Council Ordinance (Ordinance S-44017) on Nov. 1, 2017 for an initial term of one year and extended for an additional six months through March 31, 2019. The original aggregate cost of the contract was $5,441,448.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services Department.