Description
Title: Authorize a contract for fluorosilicic acid for Austin Water with Pencco Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,950,000. Funding: $245,833 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Summary
The City of Austin is considering a contract with Pencco Inc. for the supply of fluorosilicic acid, a chemical used in water treatment to enhance fluoride levels for public dental health. The proposed contract has an initial duration of two years, with the possibility of three one-year extensions, totaling a maximum expenditure of $2,950,000. Funding for the initial term is allocated from the Austin Water Operating Budget, while subsequent funding is contingent on future budget approvals. The contract is crucial as it ensures the continuation of the fluoridation process, vital for maintaining public health standards. The procurement process followed city regulations, and the selected bid was the lowest among two received.