03/18/2003 Resolutions 2003-86
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2003-86
WHEREAS, on March 24, 1998, an Administrative Order was issued by the Nebraska
Health and Human Services (NHHS) requiring compliance with the Lead and Copper Rule,
including the preparation of an Optimum Corrosion Control Treatment Study; and
WHEREAS, the Order requires the installation of Optimum Corrosion Control
Treatment by April 2003; and
WHEREAS, NHHS concurred with the recommended treatment to inject a liquid
ortho-polyphosphate solution into the water distribution system to reduce corrosion; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for the Purchase of Liquid
Ortho-Polyphosphate for Corrosion Control, according to plans and specifications on file at the
Platte Generating Station; and
WHEREAS, on March 6, 2003, one bid was received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Aqua Smart, Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia, submitted a bid in accordance
with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other statutory
requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of$139,950.00; and
WHEREAS, Aqua Smart, Inc.'s bid is less than the engineer's estimate for such
project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Aqua Smart, Inc. of Atlanta,
Georgia, in the amount of$139,950.00 for the purchase ofliquid ortho-polyphosphate for corrosion
control is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 18, 2003.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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March 13, 2003 IX ity Attorney