07/08/2008 Resolutions 2008-183RESOLUTION 2008-183
THAT WHEREAS, Advertisement to Bidders for Sludge Dewatering Polymer
was published in the Grand Island Daily Independent on February 15, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Public Works Department, Waste Water
Division has concluded testing of proposed Sludge Dewatering Polymer for the Belt Filter
Press process; and
WHEREAS, Consolidated Equipment Company, of Omaha, Nebraska being the
supplier of a manufactured liquid polymer, such being labeled Ashland K148L; and
WHEREAS, Consolidated Equipment Company, of Omaha, Nebraska has shown
best performance range, historically and in testing of foresaid polymer in the Belt Filter
Press facility based on variable ranges of solids processed; and
WHEREAS, Nalco Company, of Naperville, Illinois being the supplier of a
manufactured liquid polymer, such being labeled Nalco 71300; and
WHEREAS, Nalco Company, of Naperville, Illinois has shown best value in
testing of foresaid proposed polymer in the Belt Filter Press facility based on cost per ton
of solids processed; and
WHEREAS, due to extensive testing required to compare bids the 45 day
guarantee of bids expired and due to increased fuel prices has caused Nalco Company to
raise the price to $1.13 per pound for current fiscal year thru 30 September 2008 and
$1.25 per pound for fiscal year 1 October 2008 thru 30 September 2009; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the supply of a manufactured
polymer; Nalco 71300, in the amount of $ 1.13 per pound for current fiscal year and $1.25
per pound for next fiscal year for supply and services in Sludge Dewatering Polymer for
the Belt Filter Press process is hereby approved as the primary manufactured liquid
polymer proposed for the best value per ton of solids processed; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the supply of a
manufactured liquid polymer; Ashland K148L in the annual expenditure amount of
$63,000.00 for current fiscal year thru 30 September 2008; and in the annual expenditure
amount of $ 100,000.00 for fiscal year 1 October 2008 thru 30 September 2009 for supply
and services in Sludge Dewatering Polymer for the Belt Filter Press process is hereby
approved as a secondary manufactured liquid polymer proven in solids processing; and
Approved as to Form ^
July 3, 2008 ^ City Attorney
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to execute anon-inclusive agreement for such proposed Sludge Dewatering Polymer for
the Belt Filter Press process on behalf of the City of Grand Island with Nalco Company,
of Naperville, Illinois as the primary supplier.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an annual expenditure with Consolidated
Equipment Company is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 2008-167 is rescinded.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 8, 2008.
Margare Hornady, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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