Agenda Item 4DCITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: Extension of Annual Contract for Orthophosphate
Bid No. 1011 -05
SUBMITTED BY: Donna Kaluzniak, Utility Directo
DATE: October 7, 2013
BACKGROUND: Orthophosphate is a chemical used in water treatment to prevent lead and copper
in house plumbing from leaching into the water.
AGENDA ITEM # 4D
NOVEMBER 12, 2013
Carus Phosphates, Inc. was awarded a 3 -year contract with two one -year renewals in November 2010.
Staff is requesting approval of the one year renewal at the 2010 rates.
Carus Phosphates has been the low bidder and provider of Orthophosphates for many years. The cost
of the product is reasonable and deliveries are timely.
The City has contacted Carus Phosphates, Inc. regarding an extension of their current contract for one
year at the current rates and they have agreed.
BUDGET: Funding is included in the Water Treatment fund under account no. 400 - 5502 -533 -5200
in the amount of $5,000.
RECOMMENDATION: Extend the contract for Orthophosphate for one additional year to Carus
Phosphates, Inc. at the current contract prices, effective December 1, 2013.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Letter of agreement to extend contract from Carus Phosphates, Inc.
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER.
October 8, 2013
Mr. Craig Principi
Carus Phosphates
RE: Extension of Bid No. 1011 -05
Dear Mr. Principi:
AGENDA ITEM # 4D
NOVEMBER 12, 2013
As you are aware, the annual contract with the City of. Atlantic Beach for Orthophosphate expires
November 30, 2013. We would like to extend the contract for another year at the current prices, if this
is acceptable to your company.
If acceptable, please sign below and return by fax to me October 15, 2013 so I can prepare a staff
report for the City Commission.
We look forward to recommending that we continue our contract with your company.
Sincerely,
Donna Kaluzniak
Utility Director
CARUS PHOSPHATES, INC. AGREES TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT FOR
ORTHOPHOSPHATE WITH THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH AT THE PRICES SUBMITTED
IN BID NO. 1011 -05 FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2013.
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