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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested:December 13, 2021 Requested By:Ray Mayo, Director Source of Funds:002 –Utility Fund Department:Public Works 002-7084-533-2007 Account Number:002-7087-532-2007 ReportResolutionOrdinance $3,600.00 Amount Budgeted:$80,000.00 Exhibits: Bid Tabulation #22005, Access report, $6,600.00 DXI Bid Amount Requested:$135,000.00 Budgeted Item:YesNo SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION City of La PorteBid #22005forLiquid Chlorine was opened on November 9, 2021. The bid was advertised on October 21st and October 28theditions of the Bay Area Observer, posted on Public Purchase and the City website. A total of 17vendors accessed the bid documents, with only one supplier providing a bid.The bid was for estimated quantities to establish unit prices for 150 pound and one ton cylinders. The single bid was provided by DXI Industries. DXI is the major provider for liquid chlorine and major water treatment chemicals in the Houston, Texas Area. DXI has been the preferred chemical provider to the City of La Porte for over 20 years. In early October the City was notified of a substantial price increase for liquid chlorine that is affecting cities across the nation.During budget preparation, staff planned for a 20% increase, the product is now seeing a 150% increase. StaffStaffrecommends approval of a budget amendment ($58,000.00) and award of Bid recommends approval of a budget amendment ($58,000.00) and award of Bid recommends approval of a budget amendment ($58,000.00) and award of Bid #22005 to DXI Industries to provide #22005 to DXI Industries to provide liquid chlorine for liquid chlorine for water water and wastewater and wastewater treatmenttreatment. . Benefits: Acceptance of the bid will provide stable chlorine prices for one year. Liabilities: Future world market for chemicals is volatile. ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL Award Bid #22005for Liquid Chlorineto DXI Industries and authorize the City Manager to enter into a one-year contract, not to exceed amended budget EXHIBIT C amounts.