Title
Hydrofluorosilicic Acid 24.5% IFB-26-0165 Request for Award (Ordinance S-52762) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Pencco, Inc., to provide hydrofluorosilicic acid 24.5 percent 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 $3,400,000.
Report
Summary
The Water Services Department uses a variety of chemicals to continuously treat water and wastewater to meet federal, state and local regulations. This contract will provide the ability to purchase hydrofluorosilicic acid 24.5 percent on an as needed basis. The product is used in the water treatment process to ensure the delivery of safe drinking water.
Procurement Information
An Invitation for Bid procurement was processed in accordance with City of Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.10.
Two vendors submitted bids and are listed below and one was determined to be responsive and responsible. Following an evaluation based on price, the procurement officer recommends award to the following vendor:
Selected Bidder
Pencco, Inc.
Additional Bidder
DuBois Chemicals, Inc.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about April 15, 2026, for a five-year term with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $3,400,000.
Funding is available in the Water Services Operating Budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Ginger Spencer and the Water Services Department.