FROM:
Public Works
SUBJECT:
Title
Award Bid for Pool Chemicals (SB-10-PW-22).
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Award bid and authorize the Purchasing Office to issue purchase orders for Pool Chemicals, SB-10-PW-22 for a period of two (2) years, renewable for three (3) one-year extensions at the City’s sole discretion, for a total of $152,420 per year for an aggregate amount not to exceed $609,600 for the five (5) years.
1. SCP Distributors LLC dba Lincoln Aquatics, and
2. Waterline Technologies, Inc.,
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• To operate in a businesslike manner by becoming more service oriented.
• To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by maintaining and improving the City’s existing infrastructure.
DISCUSSION:
City staff recently solicited bids for Pool Chemicals used to maintain the City’s existing aquatics facilities. In accordance with City purchasing policies, staff have completed the formal bidding process. Bids were opened electronically at 2:00 P.M. on August 4th, 2022. Two hundred thirty (230) vendors were notified of the bid. Bid packets were downloaded/received by eleven (11) vendors and we received two (2) bid responses. Five (5) Fontana vendors were notified, and no Fontana vendor responses were received. After evaluating the bid responses, the Purchasing Office is recommending SCP Distributors LLC dba Lincoln Aquatics, and Waterline Technologies, Inc. for award of contracts as they are the lowest, most responsive, and responsible bidders.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Current funds in the amount of $152,420 have been budgeted in the current Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Operating Budget, specifically in the General Fund Org 10138205, CFD1 Org 40138205, and LMD2 Org 39638205.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.