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Consider extending contract (CL23-015) Liquid Oxygen with Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc.
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INITIATOR: Rusty Whisenhunt, Director of Public Utilities
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Rusty Whisenhunt, Director of Public Utilities
Carl Gray, WTP Superintendent
Colbie Garrett, Buyer-Financial Services
BACKGROUND: The contract (CL23-015) Liquid Oxygen 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 Supervisor that the contract be extended for an additional year. The vendors have satisfactorily fulfilled the terms and conditions of the current contract. The chemical is used to produce safe drinking water for the Citizens of Lawton, providing for a Safe Community in accordance with the TRUE NORTH CULTURE STATEMENT.
EXHIBITS: Department Recommendation, Vendor Extension Form, Original Contract.
KEY ISSUES: Does the City of Lawton wish to extend contract (CL23-015) Liquid Oxygen to Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc.
FUNDING SOURCE: MPWTP Chemical Account (7006509-51015) and SEWTP (7006510-51015)
The chemical account for the WTP currently has $1,506,511.00 available for encumbrance. With the approval of this contract the City of Lawton expects to spend $72,790 of these funds by 6/30/2024.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Extend contract (CL23-015) Liquid Oxygen with Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc., in the estimated amount of $115,539 annually.