The Department of Public Utilities, NMB Water, requires an agreement for the purchase of sodium hydroxide for the water treatment. Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) is used to raise the pH of the water to avoid taste and odor in the water that we deliver to our customers

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 Margate, acting as the lead agency issued Bid #2018-013 “Furnish and Deliver Sodium Hydroxide 50% by Weight”. The contract was awarded to Allied Universal Corporation for a two-year contract, beginning April 17, 2018, with provisions for up to three one-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 annual expenditure is estimated at $28,400 for the purchase of sodium hydroxide.  It is estimated that a total of $85,200 will be required for the term of the contract, which includes the renewals.  

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 sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) from Allied Universal Corporation.