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4,� G <br /> K <br /> oRVD <br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY <br /> INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM <br /> DATE: October 7, 2013 <br /> TO: Jennifer Hyde, Purchasing Manager <br /> FROM: Vincent Burke, P.E., Director of Utility Service <br /> PREPARED BY: Terry Southard, Operations Manager/," <br /> SUBJECT: Bid #2014013 Annual Bid for Sulfuric Acid <br /> Background <br /> The Department of Utility Services opened bids on October 1, 2013 for Bid # 2014013 annual <br /> bid for Sulfuric Acid. Sulfuric Acid is a product used by the County's two water facilities to treat <br /> water. Three companies responded to the bid invitation. <br /> Shrieve Chemical Company, Woodlands, TX $109,200.00 <br /> Sulphuric Acid Trading, Inc., Tampa FL $140,454.00 <br /> Key Chemical, Inc., Waxhaw, NC $190,980.00 <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Staff recommends the lowest bidder, Shrieve Chemical Company, Woodlands, TX be awarded <br /> the 2014013 annual bid for a price of $109,200.00. Funds to cover sulfuric acid are in the <br /> operating budget. Operating funds are derived from water and sewer sales. The proposed <br /> chemical budget for the water plants in FY 13/14 includes $100,170 for sulfuric acid. Note: The <br /> bids received on October 15`, were based on an estimated amount that may be slightly higher <br /> than historical usage. For example, in FY 11/12 $84,219.63 was expended and fiscal year <br /> expenses for 12/13 are expected to be $84,647.41. Past records show that we typically use less <br /> than the lowest bidder's projections, and we anticipate same for the coming fiscal year. <br /> C:\Documents and Settings\aobertautsch\Local Settings\Temporary Internet <br /> Files\Content.Outlook\XOW7294F\Memo to Jennifer Hyde Bid #2014013 Sulfuric Acid <br /> October 2013 AO Final (4).doc <br /> 51 <br />