File #: 2025-1271    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Preliminary Item
File created: 8/28/2025 In control: PWI-Public Works & Infrastructure Committee
On agenda: 10/7/2025 Final action:
Title: Commission District(s): ALL CO - Change Orders to Contract Nos. 1296044, 1296038 and 1296180 Ferric Chloride, Liquid Oxygen, & Various Chemicals (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). These contracts consist of purchasing sodium hydroxide to treat wastewater and clean water for DeKalb County residents. This request seeks to increase the contract term and funds through December 31, 2026. Awarded to PVS Technologies, Inc.; Airgas USA, LLC; and Univar Solutions USA, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $5,250,000.00
Attachments: 1. Agenda Notes, 2. Change Order Request

Purchasing Type: Change Order (CO)                               

Public Hearing:  YES ☐     NO ☒                                  Department: Purchasing & Contracting                                     

 

AGENDA ITEM:

Title

Commission District(s): ALL

CO - Change Orders to Contract Nos. 1296044, 1296038 and 1296180 Ferric Chloride, Liquid Oxygen, & Various Chemicals (Three (3) Year Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). These contracts consist of purchasing sodium hydroxide to treat wastewater and clean water for DeKalb County residents. This request seeks to increase the contract term and funds through December 31, 2026. Awarded to PVS Technologies, Inc.; Airgas USA, LLC; and Univar Solutions USA, Inc. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $5,250,000.00

 

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Information Contact: Michelle Butler, Chief Procurement Officer

Phone Number: (404) 687-3581

 

PURPOSE:

Awarded by the BOC on June 28, 2022, for a total amount not to exceed $6,363,288.00. On October 22, 2024, the BOC approved Change Order No.1 to Contract Nos. 1296038 and 1296180 for ratification of Purchase Order No. 5006556 and to increase the contract funds for a total amount not to exceed $2,600,000.00. On March 11, 2025, the BOC approved Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1296180 to increase contract funds for an amount not to exceed $2,300,000.00. These contracts consist of providing chemicals to treat drinking water for DeKalb County residents. This request seeks to increase the contract term and funds through December 31, 2026 for all three contracts. This will result in Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 1296044 and Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 1296038 and Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 1296180.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

Recommend approval of Change Orders with:

 

PVS Technologies, Inc., 10900 Harper Avenue, Detroit, MI 48213

Line Item No. 1

Estimated Amount: $2,600,000.00

 

Univar Solutions USA, Inc., 8201 S. 212th St. Kent, WA 98032

Line Item No. 5

Estimated Amount: $2,300,000.00

 

Airgas USA, LLC, 2015 Vaughn Rd. Bldg. 400, Kennesaw, GA 30144

Line Item No. 2

Estimated Amount: $350,000.00

 

Total Amount Not To Exceed: $5,250,000.00

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

1. Contract Effective Date:                                          July 29, 2022

2. Contract Expiration Date:                                          December 31, 2025

3. Amount Spent To Date:                                          $8,338,135.87

4. Funding:                                                                                    Enterprise - Operating (DWM)