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Two bidders, JCI Jones and Alexander Chemical Corporation tied for low bid on liquid chlorine. Both <br /> companies have supplied chlorine to the City previously. City staff has no issues with either vendors <br /> performance in the past. However, staff would prefer to stay with the current supplier, JCI Jones for the <br /> following reasons. The chlorine containers are one ton in size. Typically, the City orders ten containers <br /> per delivery every 3 to 4 weeks. When a delivery is received old containers are loaded back onto the truck <br /> and returned to the vendor. Staff indicates it is a difficult transition trying to get the previous vendor to pick <br /> up their empty ton containers. In addition,having to order half deliveries with a new vendor is challenging <br /> due to limited storage space. <br /> The low bidders meeting specifications have provided the City with the necessary bonding, NSF and <br /> AWWA certifications required for their chemicals. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTION: None <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: The Water Production Division of the Public Works Department <br /> requested the chemicals and wrote the bid specifications. They recommend approval of the bid. <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: Matt Newell, Public Works Director, 424-2747. Keith Alexander, Water <br /> Production Manager, 424-2863, Chaundra Smith, Water Production Operations Supervisor,424-2831. <br /> Matt will be at the council meeting to answer any questions the council may have about this purchase. <br /> BUDGET: Water Operating Fund ` <br />