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Consider extending contract (CL23-009) Liquid Ammonium Sulfate with Brenntag Southwest, Inc. First renewal of contract awarded in 2023.
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INITIATOR: Rusty Whisenhunt, Director of Public Utilities
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Carl Gray, WTP Superintendent
Colbie Garrett, Buyer-Financial Services
BACKGROUND: The contract (CL23-009) Liquid Ammonium Sulfate is currently in effect. The vendor has agreed to the contract extension with the same terms, conditions, and prices currently in effect. The recommendation has been received from Water Plant Superintendent that the contract be extended for an additional year. The vendor has satisfactorily fulfilled the terms and conditions of the current contract. This chemical is imperative for function of our water plants to provide a safe community through clean water for the citizens as stated in the True North Culture.
EXHIBITS: Department Recommendation, Vendor Extension Form, Original Contract.
KEY ISSUES: Does the City of Lawton wish to extend contract (CL23-009) Liquid Ammonium Sulfate with Brenntag Southwest, Inc. of Lancaster TX
FUNDING SOURCE: MPWTP Chemical Account (7006509-51015), SEWTP Chemical Account (7006510-51015)
The chemical account for the WTP currently has $451,446.00 and the SEWTP currently has $195,161 available for encumbrance. With the approval of this contract the City of Lawton expects to spend $66,310.00 of these funds for Liquid Ammonium Sulfate by 6/30/2024.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Extend contract (CL23-009) Liquid Ammonium Sulfate with Brenntag Southwest, Inc. of Lancaster TX., in the estimated amount of $133,000.00 annually.