Title
RFP 2101926
Liquid Chlorine Delivery
Vendor: JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc
Body
Agenda of: March 23, 2022
Item No.: 2022-095
Amount: Three Year Contract $6,324,000.00
First Year Renewal Option 2,108,000.00
Second Year Renewal Option 2,108,000.00
Total Contract $10,540,000.00
TO: The Honorable
Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
FROM: Suzanne R. Coffey, P.E.
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Great Lakes Water Authority
DATE: March 2, 2022
RE: RFP No. 2101926
Liquid Chlorine Delivery
Vendor: JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc.
MOTION
Upon recommendation of Navid Mehram, Chief Operating Officer - Wastewater Operating Services, the Board of Directors (Board) of the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), authorizes the Interim Chief Executive Officer (ICEO) to enter into RFP No. 2101926, "Liquid Chlorine Delivery" with JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc., at a cost not to exceed $6,324,000.00 for a duration of three years with two (one) year renewal options at a cost not to exceed $4,216,000.00 for a total amount of $10,540,000.00; and authorizes the ICEO to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND
The Water Resources Recovery Facility (WRRF) uses chlorine for disinfection of its effluent before discharging into the Detroit River or Rouge River. The Chlorine solution is mixed with final effluent to remove or inactivate pathogens such as bacteria and viruses that can cause disease in humans and animals. Disinfection of wastewater is critical for the protection of public health.
JUSTIFICATION
Per the WRRF National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit, the plant effluent must be disinfected before discharging into both the Detroit River and Rouge River. Chlorine is used to disinfect the effluent to remove or inactivate the bacteria and virus and minimize any negative impact on public health. This contract covers the delivery of liquid chlorine, on-demand, to t...
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