Department: Resource Management
Staff Contact: Michael Meadors/Amy Tharnish
Subject: Acceptance of bids and consideration of award of contracts to Edwards Chemicals, Inc, Commercial Aquatic Services, Inc., and Hawkins, Inc. for swimming pool chemicals for the Parks & Recreation Department.
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Item Description:
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Acceptance of bids and consideration of award of contracts to Edwards Chemicals, Inc, Commercial Aquatic Services, Inc., and Hawkins, Inc. for swimming pool chemicals for the Parks & Recreation Department.
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Summary:
On March 21, 2019, three (3) bids were received for swimming pool chemicals for the Parks & Recreation Department. The chemicals are used to treat water at each of the City’s public swimming pools and at the Community Center.
Staff recommends award as follows:
Item# 1 - Commercial Aquatic Services, Inc.
Items# 2, 4, & 5 - Hawkins, Inc.
Item# 3 - Edwards Chemicals, Inc.
Staff recommends award of three (3) year contracts with an option for two additional one-year renewal periods.
Three (3) Olathe vendors were notified of the bid, of which one (1) responded. The remaining Olathe vendors do not provide the commodities being requested.
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Financial Impact:
Estimated annual expenditures are $75,000 annually. Expenses will be charged to the water treatment chemical accounts within the Recreation Fund.
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Action Needed:
Award of contracts to Edwards Chemicals, Inc, Commercial Aquatic Services, Inc., and Hawkins, Inc. for swimming pool chemicals for the Parks & Recreation Department.
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Attachment(s):
A. Bid Tabulation