Legislation Details

File #: 26-0925   
Type: Ordinance-S Status: Adopted
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 6/3/2026 Final action: 6/3/2026
Title: Powdered Activated Carbon IFB-26-0248 Request for Award (Ordinance S-52925) - Citywide
District: Citywide

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.