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RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO HAWKINS, INC FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS IN YEAR 2026 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $489,330.00.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to issue a purchase order to Hawkins, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of water treatment chemicals in 2026 in accordance with city-approved specifications and the vendor’s bid totaling $489,300.00 as identified below:
An estimated 64 tons of Liquid Chlorine, for disinfection, at $2,289.00/ton totaling $146,496.00, paid from 510-500-1955-5216-02 (Water Fund, Public Works and Utilities, Water Treatment and Pumping, Chemicals, Liquid Chlorine).
An estimated 174,000 lbs of Wet Hydrofluorosilicic Acid, for fluoridation, at $0.5960/lb totaling $103,70.00 paid from 510-500-1955-5216-03 (Water Fund, Public Works and Utilities, Water Treatment and Pumping, Chemicals, Wet Hydrofluosilicic Acid).
An estimated 90,000 gallons of Liquid Caustic Soda, for corrosion control, at $2.6570/gallon totaling $239,130.00, paid from 510-500-1955-5216-05 (Water Fund, Public Works and Utilities, Water Treatment and Pumping, Chemicals, Liquid Caustic Soda).
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes the purchase and delivery of water treatment chemicals from Hawkins, Inc. for a total not to exceed amount of $489,300.00.
The chemicals are used for disinfection and fluoridation at the Lakewood water treatment plant, located at 8130 Congdon Boulevard in Duluth. The estimated quantities for liquid chlorine, wet hydrofluorosilicic acid and liquid caustic soda are based on past need.
The purchasing division posted a request for bids November 26, 2025. Hawkins, Inc. submitted the only responsive bid for wet hydrofluorosilicic acid and liquid chlorine, and the lowest bid for liquid caustic soda.
Caustic Soda Vendor Price per Gallon
Hawkins, Inc. $2.6570
Hydrite Chemical Co. $2.689