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Contract Renewal - Sodium Hypochlorite
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Christopher Clark, Union County Water, Water & Wastewater Division Director, 704-296-4215
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
1) September 5, 2023, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #23-618 - Terms accepted
2) September 3, 2024, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #24-597 - 2nd Amendment signed
BACKGROUND:
The Yadkin River Water Treatment Facility uses Sodium Hypochlorite for disinfection as part of the water treatment process. Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2023-094 was issued and Water Guard Inc. was selected as the lowest responsible bidder. The term of this is six (6) months, from the date of the award with the option to renew for five (5) additional six-month periods and is subject to budget appropriation (3-year). The Yadkin River Water Treatment Plant, Water & Wastewater Division, UCW has utilized the contractual services of Water Guard Inc. for goods since September 3rd, 2023. Water Guard Inc. has been effective and efficient in meeting our service needs, and we are requesting to continue this service for an additional 6 months.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The anticipated cost for this six (6) month term of service is $60,000.00 and is budgeted accordingly in FY2025.