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DPU081523BULKCHEMICALS
Division of Water Treatment / Water Reclamation
Christine Minor (x2624) / Jeff Calmes (x3020)
Revised
Title
Authorizing the mayor to accept bids and enter into bulk chemical supply contracts for a period up to three (3) years with an option to renew for up to two (2) additional years for various bulk chemicals for use at the Collins Park and Bay View Treatment Plants; authorizing expenditures from the Water Operating Fund and Sewer Operating Fund; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The treatment of drinking water and wastewater requires the use of many chemicals, some at large feed rates, to process and remove pollutants necessary to meet regulatory requirements. To eliminate the need for a separate legislation for each bulk chemical contract, it is deemed efficient to combine all bulk chemicals used at the Collins Park and the Bay View Treatment Plants into one Ordinance. Bulk chemical budget is submitted and approved with the annual Operating Budget. This Ordinance authorizes the mayor to accept bids and award contracts for the chemicals listed in the attached Exhibit A for the purpose of treating drinking water and wastewater, upon such terms and conditions as shall be approved by the Director of Public Utilities and the Director of Law.
Summary
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the mayor is authorized to enter into bulk chemical supply contract(s) for the chemicals listed in the attached Exhibit A for the purpose of treating drinking water and wastewater, upon such terms and conditions as shall be approved by the Director of Public Utilities and the Director of Law. Each contract shall be issued for up to a period not to exceed three (3) years with the option to renew for up to two (2) additional years. This Ordinance applies to contracts entered into within five years of passage.
SECTION 2. That, subject to annual appropriation, expend...
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