Title
Requisition No. REQ-0003866 and Various Others
Phosphoric Acid
O&M
Body
Agenda of: October 22, 2025
Item No.: 2025-313
Amount: $16,111,004.24
TO: The Honorable
Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
FROM: Suzanne R. Coffey, P.E.
Chief Executive Officer
Great Lakes Water Authority
DATE: September 26, 2025
RE: Requisition No. REQ-0003866 and Various Others
Phosphoric Acid
Vendor: PVS Nolwood Chemicals, Inc. and Aqua Smart, Inc.
Status: New Contract/PO
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 Requisition Nos. REQ-0003866 and REQ-0005477, "Phosphoric Acid" with PVS Nolwood Chemicals, Inc., and Requisition Nos. REQ-0004025, REQ-0004027, and REQ-0006392, "Phosphoric Acid" with Aqua Smart, Inc., at a cost not to exceed $8,055,502.12 for a duration of two (2) years with two (2) one (1) year renewal options at a cost not to exceed $4,027,751.06 for each renewal year for a total contract amount of $16,111,004.24; and authorizes the CEO to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
BACKGROUND
Phosphoric Acid, Technical Grade, 75% Concentration is used at GLWA's five (5) water treatment plants (WTP) for compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead and Copper Rule that requires corrosion control treatment. Corrosion control treatment minimizes the dissolution of lead and/or copper during water delivery to consumers. Corrosion control treatment has been used for over 25 years.
JUSTIFICATION
The objective of corrosion control is to protect public health and to ensure continuous supply of potable water. Corrosion control prevents lead and copper in pipes from dissolving into water. This treatment has been used for over 25 years and has been effective in reducing lead and copper levels in homes in Detroi...
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