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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION FORM <br /> M RANDUM <br /> PURCHASING & INTERNAL SERVICES ME O <br /> #02 - 42 <br />' May 14, 2002 <br /> TO: Honorable Mayor Howley and City Council <br /> FROM: Steve Garman, City Manager <br /> Beth Couter, Financial Management Director <br /> Deborah M. Perry,Purchasing Supervisord-Q <br /> SUBJECT: Bids for Water Treatment Chemicals <br /> SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends awarding contracts to the low <br /> bidders listed on Exhibit A for each of the water treatment chemicals from present - April 30, <br /> 2003. <br /> BACKGROUND: The chemicals requested in this bid are for use at the new nitrate facility. The <br /> low bidders have submitted documentation that the chemicals they provide are in compliance <br /> with the ANSI or UF approved for potable water. <br /> The following is a list of chemicals and how they are used in the water purification process: <br /> Salt - pulls nitrate from water <br /> Caustic Soda- increases alkalinity to meet lead and copper rule <br /> Sodium Bisulfite - removes chlorine <br /> Soda Ash- back up chemical to caustic soda system <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTION: None. <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Water Management requested the chemicals and also <br /> wrote the bid specifications. <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: Rob Shirley, Water Production Manager 424-2866, Deborah M. Perry, <br /> Purchasing Supervisor 424-2762. Water Management staff will be at the council meeting to <br /> answer any questions the council may have about this purchase. <br /> BUDGET: Water Management Fund. <br />