Title
Contract No. 2304995
Phosphoric Acid and
Contract No. 2304996
Phosphoric Acid
O&M
Body
Agenda of: April 24, 2024
Item No.: 2024-148
Amount: $12,526,800.00
TO: The Honorable
Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
FROM: Suzanne R. Coffey, P.E.
Chief Executive Officer
Great Lakes Water Authority
DATE: March 27, 2024
RE: Contract No. 2304995
Phosphoric Acid and
Contract No. 2304996
Phosphoric Acid
Vendors: PVS Nolwood Chemicals, Inc., and Univar Chemical Solutions
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. 2304995, "Phosphoric Acid" with PVS Nolwood Chemicals, Inc. and Contract No. 2304996, "Phosphoric Acid" with Univar Chemical Solutions, at a cost not to exceed $12,526,800.00 for a duration of six (6) months plus two (2) 6-month renewal options; 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" needs to be provided to 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 20 years.
JUSTIFICATION
Contract Nos. 2304995 and 2304996 will provide Phosphoric Acid to GLWA's five (5) WTPs in compliance with the EPA Lead and Copper Rule. Based on Corrosion Control Optimization Study, the amount of Phosphoric acid being used is expected to be double or more.
GLWA water treatment plants:
* Lake Huron WTP
* Northeast WTP
* Southwest WTP
* Springwells WTP
* Water Works Park WTP
FINANCIAL PLAN IMPACT
The use of Phosphoric Acid is anticipat...
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