20FMS90- Adopt an Ordinance approving and authorizing a full and final settlement, confidentiality and indemnity agreement and release between the City of Houston and Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC in the total amount of $198,569.52 for calcium nitrate for Houston Public Works.
Specific Explanation:
The Chief Operating Officer of Houston Public Works (HPW) recommends that City Council approve and authorize a full and final settlement, and confidentiality agreement and release between the City of Houston and Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC in the total amount of $198,569.52 for the supply of calcium nitrate for Houston Public Works.
Motion No. 2019-0379 was approved by City Council on July 17, 2019, in the amount of $2,692,800.00 for the supply of liquid calcium nitrate. Liquid Calcium Nitrate is used to control hydrogen sulfide odors caused by raw domestic wastewater conveyance through the sanitary sewer lines. Odor control is necessary to bring hydrogen sulfide levels below public nuisance levels. By Motion No. 2023-0048, dated July 18, 2023, City Council increased the spending authority by $1,077,120.00 for a total of $3,769,920.00. The vendor continued to provide this chemical past the contract expiration date. Upon final accounting, it was confirmed that HPW had exceeded the contract target value by $198,569.52. The City and Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC agree that $198,569.52 is owed to Evoqua for the chemical supplied.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY25 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Randall V. Macchi, Chief Operating Officer
Houston Public Works
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Estimated Spending Authority:
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Department
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FY2025
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Out Years
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Total
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Houston Public Works
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$198,569.52
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$0
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$198,569.52
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