HomeMy WebLinkAbout10 Consideration for Approval to Increase Annual Procurement of Sodium Hypochlorite
AGENDA ITEM 10
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MEETING DATE: December 2, 2020
FROM: Brian Wright, Interim General Manager/Water Utility Director
SUBJECT: Consideration for Approval of an Increased Annual
Procurement with Thatcher Company
APPROVED BY_________________________________
Brian Wright, Interim General Manager/
Water Utility Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve an increase in annual procurement of sodium hypochlorite with Thatcher
Company from an amount of $26,030 to an amount not to exceed $31,000.
DISCUSSION:
Each year the Board approves annual procurements for materials and services anticipated
to be required across all operations of the District. Included within the annual procurement
approvals for 2020 is bulk sodium hypochlorite (chlorine), utilized by water utility operations
in the disinfection of potable groundwater. This procurement contract was executed
In 2020, the District has experienced an increase in groundwater production of
approximately 15% over 2019. Due to this increase in groundwater production, water
operations has also required a greater volume in sodium hypochlorite than anticipated.
In order to maintain sufficient supply quantities for groundwater production, including
emergency reserves, staff is recommending approval to increase the 2020 annual
procurement authorization by 20%.
This project is being conducted in support of the following District objectives and goals:
1.05.020 Objectives:
3. Provide reliable and high quality water supply and distribution system to meet current
and future needs.
1.05.030 Goals:
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3.4 Conduct effective and efficient operations, maintenance and replacement programs.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The original Water Treatment Supplies Purchase 2020 (Sodium Hypochlorite) approval
was for an amount of $26,030. This item is for approval to increase the amount by $5,206
(20%), for a new not exceed amount of $31,236.
Sufficient funds exist in the Board approved FY20 Water Operations Budget for this
increased expenditure.