Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Utilities Department

TO:	David L. Corliss – City Manager Cynthia Wagner - Assistant City Manager Diane Stoddard - Assistant City Manager
FROM: CC:	Carolyn Woodhead – Residuals Coordinator Dave Wagner – Director of Utilities Mike Lawless – Asst. Director of Utilities
	Philip Ciesielski – Asst. Director of Utilities Mark Hegeman – Utilities Operations Superintendent Vernon Brown – Operations Manager Alan Landis – Purchasing Specialist
Date:	November 16, 2012
RE:	November 27, 2012 Agenda Item – Award Bids for Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals for 2013

Please include the following item on the City Commission Agenda for consideration at the November 27, 2012 meeting:

Award Bid No. B1263; Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals for 2013 to the bidders marked by a triple asterisk (***) on the attached bid summary.

Project History/Status

Utilities Department requested bids for water and wastewater chemicals for 2013. Bids were opened on October 30, 2012 and evaluated by City staff. The bid summary is attached with the recommended bid marked by a triple asterisk (***). The recommended bids are based on the low bid that met the chemical specifications and included shipping. The low bid for Clinton polymer, Calgon Carbon, Phosphate solution, and Potassium Permanganate at the Treatment plants did not meet the required chemical specifications.

Attached is a comparison of chemical use from 2009 to October 2012 and unit prices.

Project Funding: 

The chemicals will be funded from water, wastewater and collection system 2013 Operations and Maintenance Budget.

Action Request:  Staff recommends approval of the Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals for 2013 to the bidders marked by a triple asterisk (***) on the attached bid summary.

Thank you for your assistance. Please advise if you have any questions.