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RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO HAWKINS, INC FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS IN YEAR 2024 FOR A TOTAL COST OF $536,718.72.
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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 2024 in accordance with city-approved specifications and the vendor's bid totaling $536,718.72 as identified below:
$3.0647 per gallon for an estimated 17,600 gallons of hydroflurorosilicic acid totaling $53,938.72 payable from 510-500-1955-5216-03 (water fund, Public Works and Utilities, water treatment and pumping, chemicals hydrofluorosilicic acid); and
$2.79 per gallon for an estimated 90,000 gallons of liquid caustic soda totaling $251,100.00 payable from 510-500-1955-5216-05 (water fund, Public Works and Utilities, water treatment and pumping, chemicals liquid caustic soda) ; and
$2,345.00 per ton for an estimated 64 tons of liquid chlorine totaling $150,080.00 payable from 510-500-1955-5216-02 (water fund, Public Works and Utilities, water treatment and pumping, chemicals chlorine); and
$4.08 per gallon for an estimated 20,000 gallons of liquid ammonium sulfate solution totaling $81,600.00 payable from 510-500-1955-5216-04 (water fund, Public Works and Utilities, water treatment and pumping, chemicals liquid aluminum sulfate).
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes the purchase and delivery of water treatment chemicals from Hawkins, Inc. for a total amount of $536,718.72, payable from the water fund.
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 hydrofluorosilicic acid, liquid chlorine, liquid caustic soda and liquid ammonium sulfate solution are based on past need.
The purchasing division posted a request for bids Nov...
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