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Santa Monica, OCT q 1990
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Council Meeting: October 9, 1990
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: city staff
SUBJECT: Recommendation to Award Bid to Furnish and Deliver Dry
Caustic Soda, Bid #2292
Introduction
This report concerns award of bid to furnish and deliver dry
caustic soda for the Water Division, General Services Department,
at specified unit prices, plus applicable sales tax.
Background
In response to published Notices Inviting Bids (published May 23
and 24, 1990) to furnish and deliver dry caustic soda in
accordance with City specifications, bids were received and
publicly opened and read on September 6, 1990. Proposal forms
were mailed to seven vendors and notices were advertised in
accordance with City Charter and Municipal Code provisions. Two
proposals were received as follows:
Price per ton
Jones chemicals, Inc. $384.80
Western States Chemical Supply $387.50
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Ory caustic soda is used for the city's standard pH adjustment
procedure by the Water oivision. Staff has evaluated the low bid
and finds that it meets City specifications.
BUdget/Financial Impact
Fiscal Year 1990/91 appropriation authority for this purchase is
in the water Division, General services Department, account
number 25-500-671-00000-4401-00000.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the award of Bid #2292 be made to Jones
Chemicals, Inc. at specified unit prices, plus applicable tax, as
the lowest and best bidder.
Prepared By: E. O. Barnes, Purchasing Agent
Pam Wortham, Assistant Purchasing Agent
09/26/90
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