Title
Modular Storage and Dosing System for Ferrous Chloride: Installation and Maintenance Contract (Ordinance S-44746)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to extend Contract 136253, with U.S. Peroxide, LLC and request additional funding of $2,400,000. The contract extension provides for dosing of ferrous chloride and maintenance of the dosing equipment for an additional two years. The total cost of the contract including all extensions will not exceed $6,887,700. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Water Services Department contracts with U.S. Peroxide, LLC to supply, dose, and monitor ferrous chloride applications and maintain the dosing equipment. The ferrous chloride system works with the Odor Abatement program to reduce odors caused by hydrogen sulfite. Water Services is exploring alternate methods of reducing odors; the extension will allow the City time to study the current system and alternatives to ferrous chloride.
Contract Term
The contract extension will be for two years, effective July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2020.
Financial Impact
The total cost of the contract including all extensions will not exceed $6,887,700. Funds are available in the Water Services Department's operating budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This contract was awarded by Formal Council Action (S-39912) on June 5, 2013, with a term of one year, with four one-year options to extend through June 30, 2018. The original aggregate value of the contract was $3,231,250, and additional funding was added by Formal Council Action (S-43520) on June 10, 2017, to bring the aggregate value to $4,487,700. The contract's value will increase to $6,887,700 with this additional amount.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services Department.