Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information SheetCity of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement & Compliance
ACM: David Gaines
DATE: November 16, 2021
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation,
authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with vendors for the purchase of water and wastewater
chemicals for the Water Production and Reclamation Department; providing for the expenditure of funds
therefor; and providing an effective date (IFB-BV 7743 – awarded to Chameleon Industries, Inc., Tanner
Industries, Inc., DPC Industries Company, Brenntag Southwest, Inc., DPC Industries, Inc., Polydyne, Inc.,
Petra Chemical Company LLC, PVS Technologies, Inc., Chemtrade Chemicals US LLC, and Pencco, Inc.,
for three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year
not-to-exceed amount of $13,242,875.00).
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
This request is for a 3-year contract with two (2) 1-year renewals to purchase water and wastewater
chemicals for the Water Production and Reclamation Department. The departments utilize several
chemicals in the treatment of safe water for the City of Denton and surrounding communities. Each
chemical serves a unique purpose and is critical in the function of operations. The last chemical contracts
were established in 2017 and each contract expires at the end of this fiscal year.
Chemical 5 Year Spend
Liquid Ammonium $ 200,000.00
Sodium Permanganate $ 630,000.00
Liquid Chlorine $ 530,700.00
Sodium Hypochlorite $ 755,000.00
Liquid Ferric Sulfate & Hydroflurosilicic $ 2,840,000.00
Sodium Hydroxide $ 1,737,175.00
Cationic Polymer & Sludge Dewatering Polymers/Cationic Polymers $ 1,650,000.00
Liquid Ferric Chloride $ 3,400,000.00
Anhydrous Ammonia $ 300,000.00
Contingency-10% $ 1,200,000.00
Total $ 13,242,875.00
Invitations for Bids for Best Value were sent to 169 prospective suppliers, including 9 Denton firms, of this
item. In addition, specifications were placed on the Materials Management website for prospective suppliers
to download and advertised in the local newspaper. Fifteen (15) bids meeting specifications were received,
references were checked, and bids were evaluated by section based upon published criteria including price,
probable performance, and compliance with specifications. Chameleon Industries, Inc., Tanner Industries,
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
Inc., DPC Industries Company, Brenntag Southwest, Inc., DPC Industries, Inc., Polydyne, Inc., Petra
Chemical Company LLC, PVS Technologies, Inc., Chemtrade Chemicals US LLC, and Pencco, Inc. were
determined to be the best value for the City.
NIGP Code Used for Solicitation: 885 - Water and Wastewater Treating
Chemicals & 895 - Welding
Equipment and Supplies
Notifications sent for Solicitation sent in IonWave: 169
Number of Suppliers that viewed Solicitation in IonWave: 25
HUB-Historically Underutilized Business Invitations sent out: 11
SBE-Small Business Enterprise Invitations sent out: 69
Responses from Solicitation: 15
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item will be presented to the Public Utility Board (PUB) on December 13, 2021, retroactively, due to
these commodities being needed for the public’s drinking water.
RECOMMENDATION
Award a contract with Chameleon Industries, Inc., Tanner Industries, Inc., DPC Industries Company,
Brenntag Southwest, Inc., DPC Industries, Inc., Polydyne, Inc., Petra Chemical Company LLC, PVS
Technologies, Inc., Chemtrade Chemicals US LLC, and Pencco, Inc., for purchase of water and wastewater
chemicals for the Water Production and Reclamation Department, in a three (3) year, with the option for
two (2) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $13,242,875.
Company Awarded Lines
Chameleon Industries, Inc. Primary-Line 12
Tanner Industries, Inc. Primary-Line 15
DPC Industries Company Primary-Line 2
Brenntag Southwest, Inc. Primary-Line 13, 14, 23 & 24 and Secondary-Line 12
DPC Industries, Inc. Primary-Line 3, 4, 5 & 26
Polydyne, Inc. Primary-Line 16, 17, 18 & 27
Petra Chemical Company LLC Primary-Line 8, 9, 10 & 11
PVS Technologies, Inc. Primary-Line 28
Chemtrade Chemicals US LLC Secondary-Line 19 & 20
Pencco, Inc. Primary-Line 6, 7, 19 & 20
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
Chameleon Industries Inc. Tanner Industries, Inc. Chemtrade Chemicals US, LLC
Mesquite, Texas Southampton, PA Parsippany, NJ
DPC Industries Company Brenntag Southwest, Inc. DPC Industries
Houston, TX Lancaster, TX Cleburne, TX
Polydyne Inc. Petra Chemical Company, LLC Pencco, Inc.
Riceboro, GA Dallas, TX San Felipe, TX
PVS Technologies, Inc.
Detroit, MI
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
This is an initial three (3) year contract with options to extend the contract for two (2) additional one (1)
year periods, with all terms and conditions remaining the same.
FISCAL INFORMATION
These products and services will be funded through the using department’s budget on an as-needed basis.
The City will only pay for services rendered and is not obligated to pay the full contract amount unless
needed.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Bid Tabulation
Exhibit 3: LLC Members
Exhibit 4: Ordinance and Contracts
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
For information concerning this acquisition, contact: Daniel Parish, 940-349-7522.
Legal point of contact: Marcella Lunn at 940-349-8333.