Item 4E - Award of Bid 1516-06 - Chlorine SupplyCITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AG ENDA ITE M # 4E
JANUARY II, 2016
AGENDA ITEM: Bid No. 1516-06, Chlorine Supply
SUBMITTED BY: Douglas E. Layton , PE
Public Works Director
DATE: 12/21/15
BACKGROUND: The City's request for bids for Chlorine Supply was advertised in
the Florida Times Union and on the City's website . A written
announcement was sent to 10 potential bidders . 1 bid was received on
12/16/15 from Allied Universal Corporation in the estimated annual
amount of $29,400. Chlorine is used in the treatment of drinking water
and wastewater to kill bacteria .
The contract is for a 5 year period with the bids evaluated for an estimated
1 year usage. The Contractor must hold his prices for the entire 5 year
duration but is allowed to opt out of the agreement at the end of year 3 or
4. The City may cancel the purchase order at any time .
BUDGET: The FY15/16 budget includes adequate funds for Chlorine supply.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the award of a purchase order for ch lorine supp ly to
Allied Universal Corporation under the terms of their bid 1516-06.
ATTACHED: Bid Documents
Contractor Bid
Bid Tabulation
REVIEWED BY: :?f t/ a..a Ghaa f ,
Nelson Van [1ere , City Manager
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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
1200 SANDPIPER LANE
BID NUMBER 1516-06
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA 32233
(904) 247-5834
1.0 REQUEST FOR BID
ANNUAL CONTRACT-Chlorine for Water /Wastewater Treatment Plants
1.1 Resulting Contract
It is the intention of the City of Atlantic Beach to retain one contractor to supply
chlorine.
Any agreement or contract resulting from acceptance of a bid shall be on forms either
supplied by or approved by the City and shall contain, as a minimum, applicable provision of
the request for bid. The City reserves the right to reject any agreement which does not
conform to the Request for Bid and any City requirements for agreements and contracts.
1.2 Renegotiation
During the contract period, the City reserves the right to restate and/ or renegotiate with
the Contractor such additions, deletions, or changes to the contract as may be necessitated
by law or changed circumstances. In the event that the City and the Contractor cannot come
to a mutual agreement and negotiation on any such addition, deletion or change, that
portion of the contract concerning the services in the addition, deletion, or change shall be
terminated.
1.3 Contractor Contract Performance
During the contract period, the Public Works Director or his designee shall assess the
Contractor's performance on the contract and reserves the right to inspect the Contractor's
materials and methods during any specific project. In the event of a breach of the contract
by the Contractor or unsatisfactory performance as assessed by the Public Works Director,
or if the Contractor performs in a manner that precludes the City from administering its
functions in an effective and efficient manner, and if, after (30) days following written
notice to the Contractor, the City shall be authorized to cancel the contract, thereafter
reserving the right to proceed against the Contractor for any and all damages permitted by
law arising from said breach. The Contractor shall not be held responsible for any failure
determined to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director to be due to any action or
inaction on the part of the City.
1.4 Tax Identification Number
Bidder must note their Federal Employer l.D. Number on bid summary form. The City's
Federal Employer l.D. Number is 59-60000267.
1.5 Intent and Duration
It is the intent of the City to select one contractor to provide chlorine needed for the City's
Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants. The objectives are to obtain the best services while
minimizing cost to the City.
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The period of the contract for chlorine shall commence on the contract date and shall
terminate five (5) years after the date of commencement. The Contractor may cancel the
contract at the end of the 3rd or 4th anniversary year, without cause, upon six (6) months
prior written notification to the City.
Prices, terms and conditions shall remain firm through this contract period unless modified
or canceled in accordance with the provisions of the bid.
Schedule for Selection
December 16, 2015
January 25, 2016
January 26, 2016
-Receive Bids Prior to 2:45 P.M.
-Anticipated Commission Approval
-Anticipated Implementation Date of Contract
1.7 Bid Forms
Bids are to be submitted on the attached Bid Summary Form or copies thereof. Bids will not
be considered unless they are submitted on this form.
It shall be assumed that services which are offered, meet or exceed the requirements as
stated in the accompanying specifications. This Bid Invitation presents the City's
requirements under the proposed methods of operation. Responses to this request should
address these requirements.
1.8 The City's Right to Use Other Contractors
The City reserves the right to provide for additional services from other contractors, if the
City so deems necessary. If the City elects to exercise this right, the contract covered by the
bid shall remain in effect as regards to terms, agreements and conditions without penalty or
diminution of ongoing services as contained therein and previously provided by the
successful Contractor in this bid.
1.9 Use of Bid by Other Agencies
It is hereby made a part of this Invitation to Bid that the submission of any bid response to
this advertisement request constitutes a bid made under the same terms and conditions, for
the same contract price, to other government agencies if agreeable by the bidder and the
government agency.
At the option of the vendor I contractor, the use of the contract resulting from this
solicitation may be extended to other governmental agencies, including the State of Florida,
its agencies, political subdivisions, counties and cities.
Each governmental agency allowed by the vendor ;contractor to use this contract shall do so
independent of any other governmental entity. Each agency shall be responsible for its own
purchases and shall be liable only for goods or services ordered, received and accepted. No
agency receives any liability by virtue of this bid and subsequent contract award.
2.0 SAFETY AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Compliance with safety and security requirements shall be a primary criterion in the
selection of the contractor.
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2.2 All applicable requirements of the following federal regulations shall be met by the
Contractor.
DOT, Department of Transportation chemical shipment, 49 CFR 171 to 179
OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Process Safety Management 29
CFR 1910.119
OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Hazard Communication
29 CFR 1200.
EPA, Environmental Protection Agency, Risk Management Program 40 CFR 68
2.3 Contractor shall provide City with documentation showing Contractor's security program
and procedures to include methods of personnel selection, storage, transportation of
chemicals, facility security and quality control.
2.4 Contractor shall provide assurance that background checks are performed on personnel.
2.5 Drivers shall have company photo identification and shall present l.D. to plant personnel
prior to chemical delivery.
3.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1 The City intends to apply very strict requirements for timely delivery, high quality
product, accurate invoicing and more specific requirements as will be necessary.
3.2 Bidder shall furnish cylinders and containers on loan basis without charge.
3.3 ANTI-COLLUSION REQUIREMENT: Under no circumstances shall any prospective proposer,
or any person or persons acting for or on behalf of any said prospective bidder, seek to
influence or gain the support of any member of the City Commission or the City Staff
favorable to the interest of any prospective bidder or seek to influence or gain the support
of any member of the City Commission or City Staff against the interest of any prospective
bidder. Any such activities shall result in the exclusion of the prospective proposer from
consideration by the City.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
4.0 PRODUCT QUALITY
4.1 The Chlorine shall be Industrial Grade Chemical, minimum ninety-nine percent (99%)
purity.
4.2 The Chlorine shall be Industrial Grade Chemical, minimum ninety-nine percent (99%)
purity.
4.3 A Certificate of Analysis for the product shall be provided with each shipment of chlorine.
4.4 All processing of both containers and chemicals shall meet Chlorine Institute specifications
for quality and safety.
4.5 All processing of both containers and chemicals shall meet Chlorine Institute specifications
for quality and safety.
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4.6 Any cylinders or containers discovered to be defective shall be immediately removed from
City premises by the Vendor, and a credit issued to the City.
4.7 A Material Safety Data sheet shall be provided for each chemical purchased from contractor.
5.0 DELIVERY
5.1 Individual acceptance orders will be issued from time to time as supplies are needed during
the period of this contract.
5.2 All deliveries shall be made to the specified location within twenty-four (24) hours after
receipt of individual orders.
5.3 All deliveries shall be made on weekdays, Monday thru Friday only, between the hours of
7:30a.m. and 3:30p.m. Provide minimum 24-hours notice to Troy Stephens (904-588-
4503) prior to arrival at location specified.
5.4 Delivery locations include wastewater treatment facilities as follows:
Wastewater Plant No. 1:
Water Plant No.1:
Water Plant No. 2:
Water Plant No.3:
Water Plant No.4:
1100 Sandpiper Lane, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
469 11th Street, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
2301 Mayport Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
902 Assisi Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32233
2848 Mayport Road, Jacksonville, FL 32233
5.5 The requested number of full containers of chlorine shall be delivered, and all empty
containers of chlorine shall be removed at time of delivery. Under no circumstances shall
additional containers of chlorine or other chemicals not requested by the City be left at any
of the facilities.
5.6 Delivery vehicles shall be sized, equipped, maintained, inspected and marked to meet all
local, state and federal regulations for land transportation of chlorine.
5. 7 Delivery vehicles shall be equipped at a minimum with a hydraulic liftgate, with
minimum 3 ton capacity, complete with hydraulic outriggers. Vehicle shall be equipped
with lift boom arm with outriggers.
5.8 Delivery vehicle shall be of proper size to allow safe entry, exit, loading and unloading at
each specific site. Site visits are recommended. Contact Troy Stephens (904-247-588-
4503) to coordinate.
5.9 All shipping and handling of chlorine to be in conformance with specifications in the most
recent versions of The Safe Motor Vehicular Transport of Chlorine Cylinder and Ton
Containers, Pamphlet 76, and Chlorine Basics, Pamphlet 1, as published by The Chlorine
Institute, Inc.
6.0 DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS
6.1 Vendor must provide a list of Drivers holding current, valid, required Commercial
Driver Licenses.
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6.2 Drivers shall be certified through the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in
the shipping and handling of chlorine. Vendor shall provide documentation of driver
certification.
6.3 Drivers shall be trained in Process Safety Management (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119C) and
Risk Management Program (EPA 40 CFR 68.87) regarding the shipping and handling of
chlorine. Vendor must provide documentation of driver training in Process Safety
Management/ Risk Management Program.
6.4 Drivers shall be trained in the use of respiratory protection, and shall have respiratory
protection equipment available in the vehicle during delivery. Vendor shall provide
documentation of driver training in respiratory protection.
6.5 On the initial delivery to each plant site, and every year thereafter, each driver shall be
trained by City personnel in Site Specific Emergency Policies and Procedures.
6.6 Drivers shall present company photo identification prior to premises entry.
7.0 ESTIMATED QUANTITIES AND BID AWARD
The City reserves the right to increase or decrease the following estimated quantities by as much as
needed, to meet the actual needs of the City for the duration of the contract. The bid will be
awarded based on the lowest total annual cost for all items, using the bidder's unit price times the
estimate annual quantities.
DESCRIPTION
Chlorine, Liquid in 1-Ton Container
Chlorine, Liquid in 150 Pound Cylinders
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ESTIMATED QUANTITY
50 Tons
25 Cylinders
REQUEST FOR BID
ANNUAL CONTRACT-
AGENDA ITEM #4E
JANUARY 11, 2016
BID NUMBER 1516-06
Chlorine for Water /Wastewater Treatment Plants
BID SUMMARY FORM
Unit Price Estimated Total
Item Quantity Annual Cost
Chlorine, Liquid in 1-Ton Containers $ 50 $
Chlorine, Liquid in 150 Pound Cylinders $ 25 $
Total Annual Cost for All Items:
BIDDER'S INFORMATION:
By: ________________________ __
BIDDER
Name, Title
BIDDER ADDRESS SIGNATURE
CITY, STATE AND ZIP CODE TITLE
BUSINESS TELEPHONE BUSINESS FAX
DATE EMAIL
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List of Vendors Notified of
Bid Opening
Bid 1516-06
Annual Conh·act for Chlorine
(1 Ton and 150 #Cylinders)
Company Name: Method of Notification: Contact Information:
ADAPCO, Inc. Fax
Allied Universal Corporation E-Mail
Beckart Environmental Voice Mail
Brenntag Mid-South Fax
Colonial Chemical Solutions, Inc. Fax
Continental Chemical USA Fax
Global Treat E-mail
Gulbrandsen Technologies E-Mail
Jones Chemical Fax
Univar USA Fax
1-866-330-9888
Catherine Ouillannod & Dave Adams
(262) 656-7680 ext. 115
407-851-3512
912-443-6545 (communication failed w/3 tries)
954-332-2296
info@globa ltreat.com (phone: 1-866-8 15-1442)
orders@gu lb randsen.com (pe r Receptionist)
355-0877
693-9844
Dave Adams of Allied Universal attended the bid opening on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015. When he found out that Allied was the only
bidder, he stated that a steel mill that supplies the 1 ton cylinders closed. Many compa nies , including themselves, have had to turn
away business, due to sudden lack of storage containers, and chlorine suppliers have raised their cost.
City of Atlantic Beach
Annual Contract: Chlorine For Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants
December 16, 2015
BID 1516-06
Allied Universal Corporation
Required Documents
Submission in Triplicate -All Documents X
Document Requirements Checklist X
Bid Form X
Insurance Certificate X
Drug Free Workplace X
Public Entity Crimes Statement X
New Vendor Information Form X
W-9 Form X
References -Three (3) X
Business Tax Receipt X
List of Drivers w/Commercial Drivers License X
Certification of Drivers Training for Process
Safety Mgmt, FOOT shipping & handling of X
chlorine, & respiratory protection
Documentation of Security Program X
Documentation of Adenda N/A
Item Estimated Total Annual Cost
Quantity
Chlorine, Liquid in 1-Ton Containers $549.00 50 $27,450.00
Chlorine, Liquid in 150 Pound Cylinders $78.00 25 $1,950.00
Total Annual Cost For All Items Award of Bid b ~sed on Dep rtment Analysi
$29,400.00
and Commission Approval
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