TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: John Morgan, Environmental Services Director
THROUGH: Chief Neal de Jesus, Interim City Manager
DATE: March 1, 2017
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AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH HAWKINS, INC. DBA THE DUMONT COMPANY, FOR SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE IN A NOT TO EXCEED $52,000
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Hawkins, Inc. d/b/a The Dumont Company to renew the agreement for purchase and delivery of sodium hypochlorite in a not-to-exceed amount of $52,000. This recommendation complies with the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 36, Section
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Background:
On April 14, 2014, the City Commission awarded a three year contract with two one-year renewal options to Hawkins, Inc., dba The Dumont Company for sodium hypochlorite for utilization in the treatment of potable water (Bid 2014-24). Sodium hypochlorite is the primary disinfectant within the water distribution system at nine remote stations throughout the City for maintaining water quality. It is delivered and pumped into small tanks (500 to 1,000 gallons) at sites with limited access. The City and Hawkins, Inc. have agreed to exercise the first renewal option at the same terms and conditions in a not-to-exceed amount of $52,000. This renewal will extend the agreement through May 28, 2018.
This motion is in accordance with the City Code of Ordinances, Section 36.07 (A) (3), "Termination, Extension, and Renewal".
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Finance Department Review:
Finance recommends approval.
Funding Source:
Funding will be available from 441-5122-536-52.21(Water and Sewer Fund: Operating Supplies/Chemicals).
Timing of Request:
This request is time-sensitive as staff wishes to renew the contract prior to its expiration.