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City of Margate Water Treatment Chemical Contract Award

Original title: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, AWARDING BID NO. 2023-015 - SUPPLY AND DELIVER ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE (ACH) 50% BY WEIGHT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES TO HAWKINS, INC. / DBA HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT GROUP AT A COST OF $0.45 PER POUND; PROVIDING FOR AN INITIAL ONE-YEAR TERM AND ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL OF TWO ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR RATE ADJUSTMENTS UPON RENEWAL NOT TO EXCEED THE PERCENTAGE CHANGE IN THE APPLICABLE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX AS STIPULATED IN THE BID DOCUMENT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

Record date · October 18, 2023

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What This Bill Does

The City of Margate has awarded a contract to Hawkins, Inc. to supply aluminum chlorohydrate, a chemical used in water treatment. The agreement sets a price of $0.45 per pound for an initial one-year term.

Why it matters

This resolution secures the supply of chemicals necessary for the city's water treatment operations at a fixed rate for the next year, with provisions for potential price adjustments based on inflation during renewal periods.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Hawkins, Inc.

The company is contracted to supply chemicals to the city for a one-year period.

Directly affected

Department of Environmental and Engineering Services

The department receives the chemical supply necessary for its water treatment operations.

Key Facts

The City of Margate awarded Bid No. 2023-015 to Hawkins, Inc. for the supply of 50% weight aluminum chlorohydrate.
The agreed-upon cost is $0.45 per pound.
The contract has an initial term of one year.
The city has the option to approve two additional one-year renewals administratively.

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Future rate adjustments upon renewal are capped at the percentage change in the applicable Consumer Price Index (CPI).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is aluminum chlorohydrate used for?

It is a chemical used by the Department of Environmental and Engineering Services for water treatment processes.

Can the price of the chemical increase?

Yes, upon contract renewal, rates may be adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index, but they cannot exceed that percentage change.

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Inflation-indexed procurement

The contract explicitly ties future price increases to the Consumer Price Index, a standard but specific protection for the city against volatile chemical market pricing.

City of Margate Hawkins, Inc.

Connected Entities

City of Margate, Hawkins, Inc. / DBA Hawkins Water Treatment Group, Department of Environmental and Engineering Services

locationCity of Margate“The municipal government awarding the contract.”Map →

OrganizationHawkins, Inc. / DBA Hawkins Water Treatment Group“The vendor selected to supply the chemical.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Environmental and Engineering Services“The city department utilizing the chemical.”Map →

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