It is recommended that the City Council authorize a Purchase Agreement with INEOS Calabrian Corporation for a total amount up to $300,000.00 for the first year for sulfur dioxide for the Water Department.

The Water Department will use this Agreement to purchase sulfur dioxide that will be used for removal of residual chlorine from the Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (Village Creek) final process effluent.  

The Invitation to Bid (ITB) consisted of detailed specifications describing sulfur dioxide requirements including delivery and certifications.  The Water Department certifies that the bid received from INEOS Calabrian Corporation meets the specifications required for the item that is being awarded.  No guarantees were made that a specific amount of sulfur dioxide would be purchased.  Sulfur dioxide will be ordered on an as needed basis.

BID ADVERTISEMENT - This bid was advertised in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on August 3, 2016, August 10, 2016, and August 17, 2016.  Eighteen vendors were solicited through the purchasing database system; one bid was received.

BID TABULATION -  

Bidder	Total
INEOS Calabrian Corp.	$224,750.00

PRICE ANALYSIS - There is no increase in pricing compared to the previous Agreement awarded July 19, 2011 (M&C P-11266).  Water Department staff reviewed the proposed pricing and certified that the prices offered are fair and reasonable based on the bid received.

ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ORDER - An administrative change order or increase may be made by the City Manager in the amount up to $50,000.00 and does not require specific City Council approval as long as sufficient funds have been appropriated.

M/WBE OFFICE - A waiver of the goal for MBE/SBE subcontracting requirements was requested by the Purchasing Division and approved by the M/WBE Office, in accordance with the BDE Ordinance, because the purchase of goods or services is from sources where subcontracting or supplier opportunities are negligible.

AGREEMENT TERMS - Upon City Council approval, this Agreement shall begin on September 28, 2016 and end on September 27, 2017.

RENEWAL OPTIONS - This Agreement may be renewed for up to four successive one-year terms at the City's option.  This action does not require specific City Council approval provided that the City Council has appropriated sufficient funds to satisfy the City's obligations during the renewal term.