Title
Centennial Park Aquatic Center - Chemical Quote
History
As described last year, the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association did not participate in the statewide bidding program for liquid bulk chlorine used at Centennial Park Aquatic Center. They have not bid statewide because costs vary considerably throughout the state due to the variable cost of delivery. It has proven to be prudent for the Village to purchase from a local vendor. Last year, the Village contracted Univar to deliver chlorine at a cost of $1.27 per gallon.
For FY2015, staff contacted the two companies who have supplied chlorine to the Village in the past (Univar and Mineral Masters) to provide quotes for three years on this product. Univar declined to provide a three year quote. They quoted $1.28 for 2015.
The low quote, from Mineral Masters, is $1.15 gallon for 2015, delivered. The Village has previously contracted with this company and has always been very satisfied with their service. The better rate may be due to the close proximity of the vendor thus reducing travel cost. Mineral Masters provided a quote for three years, with price increases of only a penny each year.
Chemical Pricing Quote:
15 % Sodium Hypochlorite
2015 season $ 1.15/gallon
2016 season $ 1.16/gallon
2017 season $ 1.17/gallon
Staff recommends a three year agreement with Mineral Masters as outlined above.
On March 16, 2015, this item was reviewed by the Parks & Recreation Committee, recommended for approval and referred to the Village Board of Trustees for consideration.
Financial Impact
The funds will come from the Pool Chemical line item 283-4005-462500. The amount budgeted for this purchase is $53,550.00
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve waiving the bid process;
And
To approve accepting the quote from Mineral Masters for liquid bulk chlorine at a cost of $1.15 per gallon for 2015, $1.16 per gallon for 2016, and $1.17 per gallon for 2017 delivered as needed.