Title
Contract No. 2000746
Hydrofluorosilicic Acid
O&M
Body
Agenda of: August 26, 2020
Item No.: 2020-269
Amount: $2,571,275.40
TO: The Honorable
Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
FROM: Sue F. McCormick
Chief Executive Officer
Great Lakes Water Authority
DATE: August 5, 2020
RE: Contract No. 2000746
Hydrofluorosilicic Acid
Vendor: PVS Nolwood Chemicals, Inc.
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. 2000746 "Hydrofluorosilicic Acid" with PVS Nolwood Chemicals, Inc., at a cost not to exceed $2,571,275.40 for a duration of three years; and authorizes the CEO to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND
Hydrofluorosilicic acid (H2SiF7), concentration 23% by weight, or greater, is provided to GLWA's five water treatment plants for water fluoridation. Water fluoridation increases the concentration of fluoride ions in drinking water to reduce dental caries (tooth decay). The U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends a fluoride level of 0.7 milligrams/liter (mg/L).
JUSTIFICATION
The hydrofluorosilicic acid chemical is added for the prevention of tooth decay.
FINANCIAL PLAN IMPACT
Summary: The proposed contract with PVS Nolwood Chemicals, Inc. encompasses an Operations & Maintenance expense only. The FY 2021 budget and five-year financial plan was based on prior usage of all chemicals over the contract periods. The value of the contract exceeds the financial plan in total. Potential positive variances of other chemicals, as well as the use of this chemical, may vary by year. The financial plan will be adjusted accordingly during the FY 2022 budget preparation to accommodate the proposed contract amount. Sufficient funds will be p...
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