Title
Contract No. 1803508
Liquid Chlorine
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Agenda of: March 27, 2019
Item No.: 2019-104
Amount: 3-Year Contract $1,795,500.00
First Year Renewal Option 598,500.00
Second Year Renewal Option 598,500.00
Total $2,992,500.00
TO: The Honorable
Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
FROM: Sue F. McCormick
Chief Executive Officer
Great Lakes Water Authority
DATE: March 6, 2019
RE: Contract No. 1803508
Liquid Chlorine
Vendor: JCI Jones Chemicals
MOTION
Upon recommendation of Cheryl Porter, Chief Operating Officer - Water and Field Services, the Board of Directors (Board) of the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), authorizes the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to enter into Contract No. 1803508, to secure a contract, in the amount of $1,795,500.00 for three (3) years, with two (2) one-year renewal options at a cost of $598,500.00 for each renewal year with JCI Jones Chemicals to supply Liquid Chlorine; and also authorizes the CEO to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND
Chlorination of public water supplies represents the most important process used in the production of water of a safe, sanitary quality. Chlorine also provides protection of water quality through the deliverance of water in its conveyance through the transmission and distribution system.
Liquid chlorine is used as a disinfectant to eliminate harmful bacteria and viruses that may be found in drinking water. Contract No. 1803508 is for liquid chlorine in one ton containers to be delivered to GLWA's five (5) water treatment plants upon request.
JUSTIFICATION
Liquid chlorine is required for the five water treatment plants to be used as a disinfectant to eliminate harmful bacteria and viruses that may be found in drinking water. It is an essential element in the water treatment and distribution process.
FINANCIAL PLAN IMPACT
Summary: The proposed contract with JCI Jones Chemicals encompasses Operations ...
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