HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-100-11/01/2011-APPROVING AN EXCEPTION TO THE USE OF A COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR THE PURCHASE OF LIQUID ALUMINUM SULFA RESOLUTION 2011-100
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROVING AN EXCEPTION TO THE USE OF A COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR
THE PURCHASE OF LIQUID ALUMINUM
SULFATE FROM GENERAL CHEMICAL
WHEREAS, the Water Utility has historically purchased certain chemicals from particular
suppliers for use in testing the municipal water supply; and
WHEREAS,the City has for twelve years purchased liquid aluminum sulfate from General
Chemical; and
WHEREAS,the Purchasing Agent has determined that it is in the best interests of the City
to continue purchasing the liquid aluminum sulfate from General Chemical due to the consistent
quality of the product for processing, the reduction of feeder performance problems, and the
reliability and cost of delivery (due to proximity of supply); and
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WHEREAS, funds have been budgeted and approved in the Water Utilities budget and are
available for the purchases; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has determined that General Chemical is uniquely
qualified to supply liquid aluminum sulfate due to its proximity to Fort Collins and resulting
availability on short notice, and the compatibility of its product with City equipment; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-160(d)(1)b of the City Code authorizes the Purchasing Agent to
negotiate the purchase of supplies and services without utilizing a competitive process where the
Purchasing Agent determines that although a particular material or service is available from more
than one responsible source,a competitive process cannot reasonably be used,or,if used,will result
in a substantially higher cost to the City, will otherwise injure the City's financial interests, or will
substantially impede the City's administrative functions or the delivery of services to the public;and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has determined that use of another source for liquid
aluminum sulfate would result in substantially higher transportation costs to the City, and that less
reliable product quality and delivery could impede the City's delivery of services to the public;and
WHEREAS,the Purchasing Agent has submitted the justification required by the City Code
for the purchase of these products without a competitive process to the City Manager for approval;
and
WHEREAS, the purchase price for the product is over$200,000; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has concurred in the determination that it is in the best
interests of the City that the materials be acquired from General Chemical as an exception to the
competitive process; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-161(d)(3)of the City Code requires approval of this procurement by
the City Council since it involves more than $200,000; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-161(d)(4)of the City Code provides that any procurement approved
by the City Manager or the City Council as an exception to competitive purchasing requirements
may be used as the basis for a negotiated purchase of additional quantities of the same materials or
services within a period of five years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that the City Council hereby approves the purchase of liquid aluminum sulfate from
General Chemical as an exception to the City's competitive procurement requirements for the
reasons set forth herein.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 1 st
day of November A.D. 2011.
Mayor
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