Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approval to Participate in the City of Edgewater’s Contract ITB 23-ES-07 for Chemicals for City of Edgewater Water Treatment Facilities Under City of Port St. Lucie Contract #20260206.
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Submitted By: A’lexis Curry-Hibbert, Procurement Contracting Officer II, Procurement Management Division (PMD).
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: A’lexis Curry-Hibbert, Procurement Contracting Officer II, PMD.
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and Nippon Sanso Matheson, Inc. f/k/a Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc.
3. Purpose: To purchase liquid carbon dioxide (compressed liquefied gas) chemicals for water treatment.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New.
5. Duration: The initial term of the contract is upon execution through April 14, 2027, with a one (1) year renewal option remaining.
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: To enhance the James E. Anderson (JEA) Water Treatment Plant treatment process with a higher water alkalinity to produce a more balanced finished drinking water.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): Estimated annual expenditure is $197,328. Future expenditure will be appropriated each budget year.
Presentation Information: N/A.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve, per Code Section 35.08(a)(9)(b) (piggyback exception), to participate in the City of Edgewater’s Contract ITB 23-ES-07 for Chemicals for City of Edgewater Water Treatment Facilities under Port St. Lucie Contract #20260206.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve participating in the City of Edgewater’s Contract ITB 23-ES-07 for Chemicals for City of Edgewater Water Treatment Facilities.
2. Move that the Council not approve participating in the City of Edgewater’s Contract ITB 23-ES-07 for Chemicals for City of Edgewater Water Treatment Facilities and provide staff with direction.
Background: The James E. Anderson Water Treatment Plant is currently undergoing a capital improvement project to construct a liquid Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) chemical feed system. The Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) will be delivered to the new bulk tank. CO₂ will be fed as part of the drinking water treatment process and within regulatory standards of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).
Issues/Analysis: Nippon Sanso Matheson, Inc. f/k/a Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. is an approved vendor through the City of Edgewater’s contract for chemicals to their water treatment facilities. The City of Port St. Lucie utilizes cooperative and piggyback purchasing to take advantage of established competitively bid contracts for goods and services, streamlining the procurement process. Staff has reviewed the contract and finds that it meets the needs of the City and meets the requirements of the City’s procurement ordinance.
Financial Information: Funds are allocated within the JEA Chemical account (#431-3312-552300).
Special Consideration: N/A.
Location of Project: James E. Anderson Water Treatment Facility.
Attachments:
1. Signed Contract.
2. City of Edgewater Contract.
3. Edgewater ITB 23-ES-07.
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: 26119-06.
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Alyssa Lunin, Senior Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.