TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Hassan Hadjimiry, P.E., Utilities Director
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: July 9, 2024
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APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL SPENDING ON CONTRACT ITB# 2019-047 VALUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $180,000 WITH CARUS, LLC f/k/a CARUS CORPORATION FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF POLY PHOSPHATE IN A TOTAL OVERALL REVISED CONTRACT VALUE OF $1,229,520.
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Recommended Action:
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Motion to approve additional spending on ITB# 2019-047 value in the amount of $180,000 with Carus LLC, f/k/a Carus Corporation for supply and delivery of poly phosphate in a total overall revised contract value of $1,229,520.
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Background:
On December 10, 2019, City Commission under Resolution No. 209-19 approved an Agreement with Carus, LLC f/k/a Carus Corporation for the supply and delivery of Poly Phosphate; pursuant to ITB No. 2019-047. On November 1, 2022, City Commission approved Amendment No. 1 authorizing a price increase adjustment. The Utilities Department (Department) is requesting an increase of $180,000 to the existing contract to cover the projected chemical cost through December 9, 2024. The overall revised contract value is $1,229,520.
Poly Phosphate is a critical chemical used in the producing potable water and is used to reduce deterioration in piping by inhibiting scale formation and corrosion, containing inhibitors to protect water distribution piping. It creates a monomolecular film that reduces lead and copper leaching to comply with the current lead and copper rule.
This motion is in accordance with the Code of Ordinance Chapter 36, Commission Approval Required and Purchasing Policy.
Contract - ITB 2019-047
Initial Term Dec 10, 2019 - Dec 9, 2022 $ 270,000
Renewal Term 1 Dec 10, 2022 - Dec 9, 2023 $ 389,760
Renewal Term 2 Dec 10, 2023 - Dec 9, 2024 $ 569,760
(increase to Renewal Term #2 $180,000) $1,229,520
City Attorney Review:
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