The Department of Public Utilities, NMB Water, requires an agreement for the purchase of hydrofluosilicic acid for use at the Water Treatment Plant.  This chemical treatment is used to control turbidity. 

 
In line with the North Miami Beach Strategic Plan’s mission of providing exceptional municipal services and being financially responsible, the City routinely participates with the Southeast Florida Governmental Cooperative Purchasing Group. 

 
The City of Coral Springs, acting as the lead agency issued Bid #19-C-020F “Furnish and Deliver Hydrofluosilicic Acid. The contract was awarded to Hawkins Water Treatment Group, Inc. d/b/a The Dumont Company for a two-year contract, beginning September 19, 2019 with provisions for up to two-two year renewals, 

 
Section 3-2.2 of the City’s Code of Ordinances provides that the Chief Procurement Officer has the authority to join with other governmental entities in cooperative purchasing plans, when the best interests of the City would be served.  The City has estimated a total of $89,680 will be required for the term of the contract, including renewals.  The annual expenditure is estimated at $17,936 for the purchase of hydrofluosilicic acid.

Section 3-3.14 of the City’s Code of Ordinances provides that contracts in excess of fifty thousand ($50,000.00) dollars shall be awarded by City Commission.

The City Manager, along with the Director of NMB Water and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that the City Commission approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to issue a purchase order for the purchase of hydrofluosilicic acid from Hawkins Water Treatment Group, Inc. d/b/a The Dumont Company in an estimated annual amount of $17,936.