Title
Pool Chemicals Bulk Delivery Contract - PKS IFB-24-0049 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-50564)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Hills Brothers Chemical Company to provide bulk pool chemicals for the Parks and Recreation 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 $1.75 million.
Report
Summary
The Parks and Recreation Department manages 29 aquatic facilities which utilize bulk feed systems for pool treatment chemicals. This contract will provide both the necessary chemicals, primarily sodium hypochlorite and muriatic acid. In addition, the selected contractor will also service and monitor the chemical levels in the storage tanks at each facility and ensure they are filled as-needed throughout the swimming season. The contract is necessary to protect the health and safety of the public who utilize these facilities.
Procurement Information
An Invitation for Bid solicitation was completed 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 vendors:
Selected Bidders
Hills Brothers Chemical Co: $685,739.20
Leslie's Poolmart Inc: $901,371.60
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about Feb. 1, 2024, for a five-year term with two, one-year options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $1.75 million.
Funding is available in the Parks and Recreation Department Operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Parks and Recreation Department.