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Village ofTequesta Memo
To: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager
From: Thomas C. Hall, Water System Manager
Date: February 18, 1998
Subject: Purchase of Chlorine, Palm Beach County Co-Op Bid
On February 10, 199.8, the Purchasing Division for the City of
Boca Raton, acting as a lead agency for those participating in
the Co-Op, obtained confirmation from the current Co-Op supplier,
Jones Chemicals, Inc. , of a one year extension on 'our current
contract. Additionally, Jones Chemicals also agreed to a price
reduction to match the current market within the State of
Florida. Jones Chemicals has agreed to decrease their price from
the current $374 . 50 per, one ton to $350. 00 .
The purpose of this bid is to establish a firm price per pound
for Chlorine which is used for disinfection of water. Continuing
to purchase Chlorine from Jones Chemicals, will provide us with
continued prompt, and convenient service. Contract period will
be from April 1, 1998 to March 31, 1999 .
In light of the above, the Village of Tequesta Water Department
is seeking authorization to purchase liquid chlorine from Jones
Chemicals, Inc. , of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in the estimated
quantity of 24 tons, costing $350 .00 per one ton, totaling
$8,400 . .
Funding for this expenditure will be provided by the Water
Enterprise Fund, Pumping and Storage Division, Chemicals Line
Item having an FY98 account balance of $35,276 . 00 .
Please place this item on the Village Council Agenda of March 5,
1998, for approval.
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Attach.
c: Louis Fallon, Chief Operator
Hall',Memorandum1G82.18.98
PIRGIASING BOCA RRON Fax Feb 11 '98 16:53 P.01
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FAX COVER SHEET
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CITY OF BOCA RATON PURCHASING DIVISION ,•
201 IN PALMETTO PARK ROAD,BOCA RATON.FL
PATE: February 11, 1998 Tose 3:23 PM
Ta Chlorine Co-OP Members(Boynton Bends,Delray,Lake Worth.Riviera Basch.West
Patin.S.Central Rim Wastewater Tot Rent.Tequesta,Wrlinggnn.Lantana)
FROM Lynn Kunkel PHONE: 1561-393-78741 . .
Sr.Buyer.Pwchasing•Division FAX: 1561-393-7983]
RE . Renewal of Chlorine Bid No.97-032 • ,
Number of pages including cover_eheet 5
Summary of Renewals for.the above bid •
1. One Ton Cylinders:—Jones Chemical—Renewed with New Price
Upon research of the market;pricing in tiro state of Florida, I found out that entities in
Paint Beach County were paying more for Chlorine than other entities statewide. Based
on this data, I requested that Jones chemical match the current market as allowed per
the bid. Jones Chemical has:agrced to decrease their price from S314.50 per 1 ton , I
cylinder to$350.
2. Sodium Hypochtorita,Bulk—Jones Chemical—Not Renewed
• Jones chemical was unable to renew the bid price of$.440 for the sodium •
hypochlorite bulk delivery; Since the usage is minimal for this item,I suggest that those
entities using this product quote it out separately.
3. Sodium Hypochlorite;55 gal drum—Jones Chemical—Renewed
4. 1501y Cylinders—Vpin Waters and Rogers—Renewed •
5. Calcium Hypochlorite 1000 drum—Acme Utility—Renewed
Attached are the renewal letters from each firm. The City of Boca Raton will be putting
this on their March 17. 1998•counWreeting.