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bid of$2,700,making them second. Donau Carbon was the third,with a weighted bid of$4,353/ton. <br /> LEGAL REVIEW: There are no documents to review. <br /> PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: <br /> On December 16, 2024, Council reviewed the bid results and authorized purchase orders for furnishing water <br /> treatment chemicals for the year 2025. This is an annual procedure. <br /> On November 17, 2025, Council approved the operating budget for fiscal year 2026, which includes estimated <br /> costs for water treatment chemicals. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: None <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: <br /> Purchasing Department <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: Matt Newell, Public Works Director; Robert Weil, Water Production Manager; and <br /> Chaundra Smith, Water Production Operations Supervisor. Matt Newell will be at the City Council meeting to <br /> answer any questions the Council may have about this purchase. <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: Budget Impact: Funding for chemicals is allocated in the Water Fund <br /> Operating Budget. Based on expected quantities of usage,the net effect on the budget is as follows: <br /> Carbon— 11.1% decrease <br /> Carbon Dioxide—no change <br /> Chlorine— 18.6% decrease <br /> Hydrofluorosilicic Acid —6.0% increase <br /> Lime— 10.2% increase <br /> Sodium Chloride—0.4% decrease <br /> Sodium Chlorite— 1.0% decrease <br /> Sodium Hexametaphosphate—7.8% increase <br /> At the expected quantities and bid prices,the total annual cost of all treatment chemicals for 2026 represents a <br /> 3.0% increase from 2025. The adopted budget,which had to be prepared before taking bids, anticipated a 17% <br /> increase, based on conservative assumptions. It is prudent to be conservative in budgeting because the actual <br /> quantities of chemicals used could end up being higher than prior years since water demand has recently been <br /> trending up. The net effect of increased demand,however, is positive. <br /> Staff Impact: None. The existing water production and maintenance team is staffed and trained to manage the <br /> large volume of chemicals and to ensure safety. <br /> ATTACHMENTS: <br /> 1. 2025-113a Resolution Accepting the Bid and Authorizing the Execution of a Purchase Order Furnishing <br /> Water Treatment Chemical-Alum <br />