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Approving increase of Price Agreement Contract BP001456 - EWT Holdings III Corp
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Bioxide and Alkagen are added to the Collection System for odor & corrosion control. Alkagen also increases the alkalinity delivered to the SWRP which helps to protect and maintain the biological treatment processes. Further, this increase in alkalinity assists in meeting the pH required by the NPDES Permit for effluent discharged to the Rio Grande.
This product was procured pursuant to the authority contained in section 9(a)(5) of the Rules Governing Procurement for the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority. Resolution R-18-14 requires board approval for any purchase in an amount exceeding $500,000.
The Water Authority’s Collections staff is recommending additional funding to be added to the price agreement cap to allow for continued purchase of Bioxide & Alkagen through the end of the contract term. The estimated expenditure under this price agreement is expected to exceed $500,000, however actual expenses will be incurred as product is ordered.
If approved by the Board, the purchase order will be adjusted to include the increased contract cap. Approval of this item shall also serve as delegation of authority for the Executive Director to approve all future amendments to this contract, if any.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Water Authority has budgeted funds to cover this agreement.