Title
Salt Contract - IFB-2223-WPP-533 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-49664)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Charlie Pepper AZ, Inc. dba Salt Works to provide salt 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 agreement will not exceed $500,000.
Report
Summary
The agreement will provide Water Services with the ability to purchase salt as-needed for softening of water. Softening the water assists in the wastewater treatment process for the removal of Hydrogen Sulfide, which keeps the plant in compliance with the Maricopa County Air permit. The salt will also be used at remote facility sites in the onsite generators to produce chlorine.
Procurement Information
The recommendation was made using an Invitation to Bid procurement process in accordance with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10.
One vendor submitted a bid, which is listed below and was found to be responsive and responsible. Following an evaluation based on price, the procurement officer recommends award to the following vendor:
Selected Bidder
Charlie Pepper AZ, Inc. dba Salt Works $44,709.02
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about May 1, 2023, for a five-year term with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $500,000.
Funding is available in the Water Services Department Operating Budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the Water Services Department.