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Report regarding a resolution approving purchase agreements for the furnishing of bulk process chemicals at the Water Quality Control Plant for the fiscal year 2020-21; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary agreements. (Brian Schumacker, Water Quality Control Plant Superintendent).
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Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the purchase agreements for the furnishing of bulk process chemicals for wastewater treatment for the fiscal year 2020-21 and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary agreements.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Bulk quantities of chemicals are routinely used in several different processes to treat wastewater at the South San Francisco-San Bruno Water Quality Control Plant (WQCP). These bulk chemicals include disinfectants used to remove potential pathogens, coagulants used to remove solids, and chemicals used to neutralize chlorine during dechlorination. The City's practice is to procure these chemicals at the beginning of the fiscal year to establish guaranteed competitive prices for the entire fiscal year. Bulk suppliers deliver chemicals as needed to meet treatment demands.
Section 4.04.040 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code (SSFMC) authorizes the City to take advantage of valid contract terms that have been negotiated by another governmental agency, where that agency had used a quote or bid process substantially conforming with SSFMC Chapter 4.04 and State law. The WQCP is a member of the Bay Area Chemical Consortium (BACC), along with over sixty participating public agencies. The BACC follows an open bid process for the combined purchase of bulk chemicals. Each member agency of the BACC receives a benefit of large quantity purchase pricing by integrating the volume of their agency's chemical needs with the needs of the rest of the consortium. Due to the combined bid solicitations for these agencies, each agency can purchase the ch...
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