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Contract Approval for Water Treatment Chemical Supply

Original title: Authorize a contract for fluorosilicic acid for Austin Water with Pencco Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,950,000. Funding: $245,833 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.

May 28, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This contract secures the supply of chemicals used in Austin's water treatment process for up to five years, with a total expenditure of $2.95 million from the Austin Water operating budget.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Austin Water customers

The utility's water treatment process relies on the chemicals provided under this contract.

Pencco Inc.

The company is the designated vendor for the supply of fluorosilicic acid to the city.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 28, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Austin City Council is considering a contract with Pencco Inc. to supply for the city's water treatment process. The agreement covers an initial two-year term with options to extend for three additional years, totaling up to $2.95 million.

Key Facts

The contract is for the purchase of fluorosilicic acid for Austin Water.
The vendor for the contract is Pencco Inc.
The contract has an initial term of two years.
The contract includes three optional one-year extensions.
The total contract value is capped at $2,950,000.
The current operating budget provides $245,833 for this contract.
Future funding for the contract is contingent upon approval in subsequent city budgets.
The item is classified as a 'Consent' agenda item.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is fluorosilicic acid used for?

While not explicitly detailed in the document, it is a chemical commonly used in municipal water treatment processes for fluoridation.

Is the full $2.95 million being spent immediately?

No, only $245,833 is currently allocated from the existing operating budget; the remainder is subject to future budget availability.

Why It Matters

This contract secures the supply of chemicals used in Austin's water treatment process for up to five years, with a total expenditure of $2.95 million from the Austin Water operating budget.

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Contingent Funding Structure

The contract is structured to commit the city to a multi-year agreement while explicitly making future years contingent on future budget approvals, protecting the city from long-term fiscal liability.

Austin Water Pencco Inc.

Connected Entities

organizationAustin Water“The municipal water utility department requesting the chemical supply contract.”Map →

organizationPencco Inc.“The vendor selected to provide fluorosilicic acid.”Map →

Sources

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