Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Utilities Department

TO:	David L. Corliss – City Manager Cynthia Wagner - Assistant City Manager Diane Stoddard - Assistant City Manager
FROM: CC:	Mike Lawless – Asst. Director of Utilities Dave Wagner – Director of Utilities
	Philip Ciesielski – Asst. Director of Utilities Mark Hegeman – Utilities Operations Superintendent Alan Landis – Purchasing Specialist
Date:	December 6, 2010
RE:	December 14, 2010 Agenda Item – Award Bids for Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals for 2011

Please include the following item on the City Commission Agenda for consideration at the December 14, 2010 meeting:

Award Bid No. B1066; Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals for 2011 to the bidders marked by a double asterisk (**) on the attached bid summary.

Project History/Status

Utilities Department requested bids for water and wastewater chemicals for 2011. Bids were opened on November 23, 2010 and evaluated by City staff. The bid summary is attached with the recommended bid marked by a double asterisk (**). The recommended bids are based on the low bid that met the chemical specifications and included shipping. The low bid for Clinton polymer, Calgon Carbon, phosphate solution, potassium permanganate, Tramfloc, and sodium bisulfite at the WWTP did not meet the required chemical or shipping specifications.

Attached is a comparison of chemical use from 2009 to October 2010 and unit prices for 2011.

Project Funding: 

The chemicals will be funded from water, wastewater and collection system 2011 Operations and Maintenance Budget.

Action Request:  Staff recommends approval of the Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals for 2011 to the bidders marked by a double asterisk (**) on the attached bid summary.

Thank you for your assistance. Please advise if you have any questions.