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Consider a memorandum/resolution purchasing aquatic chemicals through a BuyBoard Cooperative Contract #701-23, Commercial Swim Aquatics, in an amount of $104,536.80.
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DATE: July 2, 2024
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Jarrod Provost, Interim Executive Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Purchase of Aquatic Chemicals from Commercial Swim Aquatics in an amount of $104,536.80
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City of Killeen operates three (3) aquatic facilities: Family Aquatic Center, Long Branch Pool, and Junior Service League Spray Park. All three facilities are open Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day weekend each year.
In April 2023 City Council approved the purchase of aquatic chemicals through Progressive Commercial (23-062R) based off the Buyboard contract #613-20 in an amount not to exceed $85,000. Progressive Commercial can no longer fulfilll the City's needs for aquatic chemicals therefore Parks and Recreation is requesting to purchase from Commercial Swim Aquatics based off of their Buyboard Cooperative Contract #701-23.
The current amount committed for this service as of May 14, 2024, is $46,274.88. Of that committed amount, $40,000 was encumbered under PO 240433 to Progressive Commercial. Upon approval of Commercial Swim Aquatics, this PO will be closed, and remaining funds will be encumbered to Commercial Swim Aquatics
Commercial Swim Aquatics will provide essential aquatic chemicals for all 3 facilities. Chemicals such as chlorine and bromine are added to treated venues to protect swimmers from the spread of germs and prevent outbreaks. Other pool chemicals help with the disinfection process, improve water quality, stop corrosion and scaling of equipment, and protect against algal growth.
The chlorine cost increase per pound and usage of chemicals for FY2024 has resulted in the original amount requested for aquatic chemicals exceeding the $85,000 initially requested. The total annual estimated cost and budgete...
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