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SEPTEMBER 27, 200~t
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: Orthophosphate -Annual Contract, Bid No. 0304-24
SUBMITTED BY: Donna Kaluzniak, Utility Direct
DATE: September 1.6, 2004
BACKGROUND: The bid is to provide an annual contract for providing liquid orthophosphate to
the City for use in the water treatment facilities. Orthophosphate is used as a corrosion inhibitor in
potable water systems.
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
Three bids were received on September 14, 2004 for Orthophosphate -Annual Contract, Bid No.
0304-24. The apparent low bidder was Shannon Chemical Corporation at a price of $0.447 per
pound; however, their product did not meet bid specifications as follows:
Item:
Total phosphate content
Polyphosphate content
Orthophosphate content
pH of 1 % solution
Citv's Bid Specification
40%
36%
27%
6.8
Shannon Chemical Co
35%
24.5%
10.5%
5.6-6.2
In addition, Shannon Chemical Corporation failed to submit required documents including
insurance certificates, security program, water quality analysis, and occupational license.
,~. The low bidder meeting all required specifications and document submittal was Calciquest, at a
price of $0.54 per pound, which is 5% lower than the price we are presently paying. Calciquest is
our current vendor and has been supplying us with this chemical since 1998.
BUDGET: Orthophosphate is budgeted in the Water Production account number 400-5502-
533-5200 in the amount of $7,000.
RECOMMENDATION: Award the bid for Orthophosphate -Annual Contract to Calciquest
at a cost of $0.54 per pound.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Bid tabulation form.
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER:
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