Purchasing Type: Renewal (REN)
Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Purchasing & Contracting
AGENDA ITEM:
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Commission District(s): All
REN - Bulk Liquid Oxygen (Annual Contract - 1st Renewal of 2 Options to Renew): Contract No. 1118334 for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). This contract consists of supplying bulk liquid oxygen to utilize as the primary disinfectant in water treatment. Awarded to Airgas USA. Total Amount Not To Exceed: $192,400.00.
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Information Contact: Talisa Clark, CPPO
Phone Number: (404) 687-2797
PURPOSE:
Awarded by the BOC on July 10, 2018 for an amount not to exceed $192,240.00. Utilizing bulk liquid oxygen will continue to allow the Department of Watershed (DWM) to meet the permitted limit of nutrient precipitation from the treated water as well as reduce alkalinity consumption. This product has consistently reduced chemical cost with a 5% savings. This request is to exercise the 1st renewal option.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Recommend approval to exercise the 1st renewal option through July 31, 2020 with:
Airgas USA, 3424 Miller Drive, Atlanta, GA 30344
Amount Not To Exceed: $192,240.00
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1. Contract Effective Date: July 10, 2018
2. Contract Expiration Date: July 31, 2019
3. Amount Spent To Date: $192,240.00
4. Funding: General - Operating (DWM)