Title
Powdered Activated Carbon IFB-26-0248 Request for Award (Ordinance S-52925) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into contract with Arq Purification, LLC to provide powdered activated carbon 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 $600,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide the Water Services Department with the ability to purchase powdered activated carbon on an as needed basis. The Water Services Department uses a variety of chemicals to continuously treat surface water and wastewater to meet federal, state and local regulations. This product is used to remove natural organic matter in the water treatment process.
Procurement Information
An Invitation for Bid procurement was processed 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 vendor:
Selected Bidder:
Arq Purification, LLC
Additional Bidder:
Norit Americas, Inc.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about June 1, 2026, for a five-year term with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $600,000.
Funding is available in the Water Services Department Operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Ginger Spencer and the Water Services Department.