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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2008-R0367 - Purchase Order For Aluminum Sulfate - Chameleon Industries, Inc. - 09_25_2008Resolution No. 2008-RO367 September 25, 2008 Item No. 5.10 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, a Purchase Order for the purchase of aluminum sulfate/polymer blend as per RFP 08-076-MA, by and between the City of Lubbock and Chameleon Industries, Inc. of Mesquite, Texas, and related documents. Said Purchase Order is attached hereto and incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of the City Council. Passed by the City Council this 25th ATTEST: Rebe a Garza, City Secretary APPROVEp' AS TO CONTENT: Thomas Adams, Deputy City Manager, Walter Utilities Director APPROVED AS TO FORM: Chad Weaver, Assistant City Attorney day of September , 2008. fZ;;� s�� TOM MARTIN, MAYOR vw/ccdocs/Chad/Resolutions/RES-Chameleon Industries, Inc-PurchaseOrd 9/ 17/08 Resolution No. 2008—RO367 CITY OF LUBBOCK CONTRACT FOR SERVICES For ALUMINUM SULFATE/ POLVMER BLEND THIS CONTRACT, made and entered into this 25h day of September, 2008, pursuant to a resolution heretofore adopted by the City of Lubbock, Texas, by and between the City of Lubbock ("City"), and Chameleon Industries, Inc. ("Contractor"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock duly advertised for proposals for Aluminum Sulfate/Polymer Blend and were received and duly opened as required by law; and WHEREAS, after careful consideration of the proposals submitted by Contractor, the City of Lubbock has heretofore adopted a resolution authorizing the acceptance of such proposal and the execution, in the name of the City of Lubbock a contract with said Contractor covering the of the said Aluminum SulfawPolymer Blend. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreement contained herein, as well as the financial consideration hereinafter referred to, the parties hereby covenant and agree as follows: ARTICLE 1: SCOPE To fiunish Aluminum Sulfate/Polymer Blend to the City of Lubbock Water Treatment Plant. The Specifications for Aluminum Sulfate/Polymer Blend and Exhibit A are attached and made part of this contract for the entire duration thereof. ARTICLE H: CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND ORDER OF PRECEDENCE The following contract documents shall be construed in a court of law in this order of precedence: (1) Contract; (2) the Request for Proposal Number 08-076-MA entitled Aluminum Sulfate/Polymer Blend (the "RFP") and all terms, conditions, and requirements thereto, is incorporated into this Agreement by reference as if fully set forth herein. In cases wherein the terms, conditions, and requirements of this Agreement conflict with the RFP, the terms, conditions, and requirements of the RFP shall prevail. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Contract to be executed the day and year first above written_ Executed in triplicate. CITY OF LUBBOCK --? `/� Tom M an, M yor AVE T: ---- RAe4a Crarza, City Secretary APPROVED C NT: omas Adams, Deputy City Manager/Water Utilities Director AP O /tRM:� 7 Assistant City Attorney CONTRACTOR Authorized Representative C�I�Mr�aa l�t���2►.�s /w� Addresso Page I Exhibit A Chameleon Industries Inc. PO Box 853027 Mesquite, TX 75185-3027 (972) 880-1493 / (903) 874-9005 Fax (972) 692-8642 / (903) 874-6690 Product Name: C13504 (without copper) Product Price: $0.15/liquid pound or $300.00/ton Product Name for Supplemental Additive: C13508 Product Price: With 1% copper (250 Ibs) - $0.161/liquid pound or $322.00/ton With 2% copper (500 Ibs) - $0.172/liquid pound or $344.00/ton With 3% copper (750 Ibs) - $0.183/liquid pound or $366.00/ton Resolution No. 2008—RO367 RFP !l06-076-MA. Ali mimim Ri hate/Pnlvmor AI —A SUBMIT TO: � t Y U CITY OLUBBOCK� ' ' Purchasing & Contract Management �� 1 CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS 1625 13'b Street, Rm 204 Lubbock, Tx 79401-3830 AN EQUAL REQUEST FOR CONTACT PERSON: Marta Alvarez OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER PROPOSAL "8-Q76'MA TEL:8067 FAX: 806.775.2164 / O R{ 1 H AL http://purchasing.ci.lubbock.tx.us U TITLE: SUBMITTAL DEADLINE: Aluminum SulfatelPolymer Blend August 7, 2008, 3:00 p.m. CST PRE PROPOSAL DATE, TIME AND LOCATION: 10:00 a.m., July 31, Any proposals received after the time and dare listed above. regwdless 2008, in Purchasing Conference Room, 1625 13`h Street, Lubbock, of the mode ofdedvery, shall be returned unopened. Texas. RESPONDENT NAME: F ,i,,. 61 A R LA (A A 1N:u1O Q 1 rJ 5 u ST2)C S l iJ IFRETURNING AS A "NO RESPONSE", PLEASE STATE REASON. MAILING ADDRESS: F 0 {3a,,, $ %^3cs Z-1 CITY - STATE - ZIP: Gam. 4-r1'Z$' 3oZ1 THE CITY OF LUBBOCK RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT MV-5Q w; ANY AND ALL PROPOSALS IN WHOLE OR IN PART AND WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY IN THE COMPETITIVE PROPOSAL PROCESS. FURTHER, TELEPHONE NO: L, a$0, 143 / o 3 . a - (DO THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ENTER INTO ANY CONTRACT DEEMED TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY. IT IS THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK THAT THIS FAX NO: S j �. ��'2 8b ILL / lj't5�, $� (� b !� p REQUEST PERMITS COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. IT IS THE OFFEROR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ADVISE THE CITY OF LUBBOCK PURCHASING E-MAIL: 1 F M GA VA � mA1 L- to M 11 oT • MANAGER IF ANY LANGUAGE, REQUIREMENTS, ETC., OR ANY COMBINATIONS THEREOF, INADVERTENTLY RESTRICTS OR LIMITS THE FEDERAL TAX ID NO. OR SOCIAL SECURITY NO. REQUIREMENTS STATED IN THIS RFP TO A SINGLE SOURCE. SUCH NOTIFICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING AND MUST BE ? RECEIVED BY THE PURCHASING MANAGER NO LATER THAN FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE ABOVE SUBMITTAL DEADLINE. THE OFFEROR HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF AND AGREES ITS BID IS BASED ON ANY ADDENDA POSTED ON RFPDEPOT.COM The City of Lubbock Charter states that no officer or employee of the City can benefit from any contract, job, work or service for the municipality or be interested in the sale to the City of any supplies, equipment, material or articles purchased. Will any officer or employee of the City, or member of their immediate family, benefit from the award of this proposal to the above firm? YES x NO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SOLICITATION, THE UNDERSIGNED OFFEROR HAVING EXAMINED THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, AND BEING FAMILIAR WITH THE CONDITIONS TO BE MET, HEREBY SUBMITS THE FOLLOWING. AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR12ED TO BIND THE COMPANY MUST SIGN THE FOLLOWING SECTION. FAILURE TO EXECUTE THIS PORTION MAY RESULT IN PROPOSAL REJECTION. By my signature I certify that this offer is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm, business entity, or person submitting an offer for the same materials, supplies, equipment, or serv'tce(s), and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. I further agree that if the offer is accepted, the offeror will convey, sell, assign, or transfer to the City of Lubbock all right, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it may now or hereafter acquire under the Anti-trust laws of the United States and the State of Texas for price fixing relating to the particular commodity(s) or service (s) purchased or acquired by the City of Lubbock. At the City's discretion, such assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the City tenders final payment to the vendor. Authorized Signature Title Print/Type Name sfi4lo$ Date THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED WITH YOUR RESPONSE. 05RFPSVC.doc RFP #06-076-MA, Aluminum Sulfate/Polymer Blend Aluminum Sulfate/Polymer Blend CITY OF W9130M TEXAS RFP #08-076-MA The City of Lubbock appreciates your time and effort in preparing your proposal. All offerors should familiarize themselves with the following INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS and GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: I. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS PROPOSAL DELIVERY, TIME & DATE 1.1 The City of Lubbock will receive written and sealed competitive proposals for Aluminum Sulfate/Polymer Blend until 3:00 p.m. CST, August 7, 2008 , if date/time stamped on or before 3:00 p.m. at the office listed below. Any proposal received after the date and hour specified will be rejected and returned unopened to the offeror. Each proposal and supporting documentation must be in a sealed envelope or container plainly labeled in the lower left-hand corner: "RFP #08-076-MA, Aluminum Sulfate/Polymer Blend " and the closing date and time. Offerors must also include their company name and address on the outside of the envelope or container. Proposals must be addressed to: Marta Alvarez, Purchase Manager City of Lubbock 1625 13th Street, Room 204 Lubbock, Texas 79401 1.2 Offerors are responsible for making certain proposals and proposed contracts are delivered to the Purchasing Department. Mailing of a proposal does not ensure that the proposal will be delivered on time or delivered at all. If offeror does not hand deliver proposal, we suggest that he/she use some sort of delivery service that provides a receipt. The City of Lubbock assumes no responsibility for errant delivery of proposals, including those relegated to a courier agent who fails to deliver in accordance with the time and receiving point specified. 1.3 Proposals will be accepted in person, by United States Mail, by United Parcel Service, or by private courier service. No proposals will be accepted by oral communication, telephone, electronic mail, telegraphic transmission, or telefacsimile transmission. THE CITY WILL NOT ACCEPT FAX PROPOSALS. 1.4 Proposals may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time set for closing. Alteration made before RFP closing must be initiated by offeror guaranteeing authenticity. 1.5 The City of Lubbock reserves the right to postpone the date and time for accepting proposals through an addendum. PRE -PROPOSAL MEETING 2.1 For the purpose of familiarizing offerors with the requirements, answering questions, and issuing addenda as needed for the clarification of the Request for Proposal (RFP) documents, a pre -proposal meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m.. July 31, 2008, in Purchasing Conference Room 204, Lubbock. Texas. All persons attending the conference will be asked to identify themselves and the prospective offeror they represent. 2.2 It is the offeror's responsibility to attend the pre -proposal meeting though the meeting is not mandatory. The City will not be responsible for providing information discussed at the pre -proposal meeting to offerors who do not attend the pre -proposal meeting. 2.3 The City of Lubbock does not discriminate against person with disabilities. City of Lubbock pre -proposal meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you would like information made available in a more accessible format or if you desire assistance, please contact the City of Lubbock ADA Coordinator, 1625 13th Street, (806)775-2018 at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the conference. 05RFPSVC.doc 2 RFP #08-076-MA, Aluminum Sulfate/Polymer Blend 3 CLARIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS 4 5 6 3.1 It is the intent and purpose of the City of Lubbock that this request permits competitive proposals. It is the offeror's responsibility to advise the City of Lubbock Purchasing Manager if any language, requirements etc., or any combinations thereof, inadvertently restricts or limits the requirements stated in this RFP to a single source. Such notification must be submitted in writing and must be received by the City of Lubbock Purchasing Office no later than five (5) business days prior to the proposal closing date. A review of such notifications will be made. 3.2 ALL REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR CLARIFICATION CONCERNING THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING NO LATER THAN FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE PROPOSAL CLOSING DATE AND ADDRESSED TO: Marta Alvarez, Purchasing Manager City of Lubbock 1625 13'' Street Lubbock, Texas 79401 Fax: (806)775-2164 Email: [name]@mail.ci.lubbock.tx.us RFPDepot: http://www.RFPdepot.com ADDENDA & MODIFICATIONS 4.1 Any changes, additions, or clarifications to the RFP are made by ADDENDA information available over the Internet at http://www.RFPdepot.com. We strongly suggest that you check for any addenda a minimum of forty-eight hours in advance of the response deadline. BUSINESSES WITHOUT INTERNET ACCESS may use computers available at most public libraries. 4.2 Any offeror in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the RFP or other documents may request an interpretation thereof from the Purchasing Department. At the request of the offeror, or in the event the Purchasing Department deems the interpretation to be substantive, the interpretation will be made by written addenda issued by the Purchasing Department. Such addenda issued by the Purchasing Department will be available over the Internet at http://www.RFPdepot.com and will become part of the proposal package having the same binding effect as provisions of the original RFP. No verbal explanations or interpretations will be binding. In order to have a request for interpretation considered, the request must be submitted in writing and must be received by the City of Lubbock Purchasing Department no later than five (5) days prior to the proposal closing date. 4.3 All addenda, amendments, and interpretations of this solicitation shall be in writing. Any amendment or interpretation that is not in writing shall not legally bind the City of Lubbock. Only information supplied by the City in writing or in this RFP should be used in preparing proposal responses. All contacts that an offeror may have had before or after receipt of this RFP with any individuals, employees, or representatives of the City and any information that may have been read in any news media or seen or heard in any communication facility regarding this RFP should be disregarded in preparing responses. 4.4 The City does not assume responsibility for the receipt of any addendum sent to offerors. EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS 5.1 Each offeror shall carefully examine all RFP documents and thoroughly familiarize itself with all requirements prior to submitting a proposal to ensure that the proposal meets the intent of this RFP. 5.2 Before submitting a proposal, each offeror shall be responsible for making all investigations and examinations that are necessary to ascertain conditions and requirements affecting the requirements of this RFP. Failure to make such investigations and examinations shall not relieve the offeror from obligation to comply, in every detail, with all provisions and requirements of the Request for Proposal. PROPOSAL COPIES CF OFFEROR'S MUST SUBMIT THE ORIGINAL AND THREE COPIES OF THE SEALED PROPOSAL TO THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO RESPONSE DUE DATE/TIME. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE ADDITIONAL COPIES MAY RESULT IN THE PROPOSAL BEING DECLARED 05RFPSVC.doc 3 RFP k08-076-MA, Aluminum Sulfate/Polymer Blend IL GENERAL REQUIREMENTS I INTENT a) The City of Lubbock (hereinafter called "City") is seeking proposals from interested firms and individuals, (hereinafter called "Proposer") to provide liquid aluminum sulfate/polymer blend. b) Proposers are invited to submit demonstrated competence and qualifications of their firm for providing these services. c) The information contained within this document is intended to provide interested firms with the requirements and criteria that will be used to make the selection. 2 SCOPE OF WORK It is the intent of these specifications to describe aluminum sulfate/polymer blends to be used as a coagulantat the City of Lubbock Drinking Water Treatment Plant. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION The aluminum sulfate/polymer blend purchased for use at the City of Lubbock Water Treatment Plant shall contain no soluble inorganic or organic substances capable of producing deleterious or injurious effects upon the health of those consuming the water, or that would otherwise render it unfit for public consumption. The aluminum sulfate/polymer blend must have NSF/ANSI Certification for use in potable water treatment plants. Bidder shall submit a certificate of analysis which will include the specific gravity and pH. The City of Lubbock Water Treatment Plant will require the product to have a pH in the range of 1.3 to 2.8 (slightly more stringent than AWWA Standard). The material safety data sheets (MSDS) for the product shall also be submitted with the bid. Due to the fact that successful aluminum sulfate/polymer blends are 90% or more aluminum sulfate by weight, it is preferable that the bidders be a manufacturer of liquid aluminum sulfate. If the successful bidder is not a manufacturer of aluminum sulfate, bidder must provide a copy of a legal contract between the bidder and the aluminum sulfate manufacturer that will be used to produce the blend. In any event, all products used must have NSF/ANSI certification for use in "drinking water treatment plants. The same aluminum sulfate manufacturer must be used throughout the term of the contract. Throughout the term of the contract, the successful bidder may not change the formulation of the alum / polymer blend in any way without the express written consent of the Water Production & Treatment Superintendent. No exceptions, an unauthorized change in the formulation of the product will result in contract termination. PRODUCT PERFORMANCE Products to be considered for proposals will be tested by the manufacturer using standard jar testing methods at the City's Water Treatment Plant site. The test results must include settled water and final water turbidities, pH and temperature. After jar testing, a trial run of the product through the pilot -scale plant must be performed. The trial run period through the pilot -scale plant must be a minimum of two (2) days at the vendor's expense with analyses of pH, settled water turbidities, and final water turbidities. A sample of the product being tested will be left at the facility for additional jar testing by Operations personnel, if additional pilot plant testing is necessary an additional amount of sample will be required. At the Cities' discretion full plant testing will be required based on results of previous tests; the City will pay for a full delivery (approximately 48,000 lbs.) at the price submitted in the bid document to conduct full plant testing. Water Treatment Operations'personnel will evaluate product performance based on settled water quality, pH, filter effluent turbidities, and cost effectiveness. Bidders must submit a list with a minimum of three (3) potable water treatment plants with phone numbers and contact persons that are currently using the product. References will be thoroughly checked and will figure prominently into the selection of a successful bidder. PRODUCT QUALITY PER LOAD Upon delivery of each load of product, the transport driver must present a certificate of analysis containing specific gravity and pH. As stated in the product specifications, the pH must be within the 05RFPSVC.doc 7 RFP #0S-076-MA, Aluminum Sutfate/Polymer Blend range of 1.3 to 2.8. Plant operations staff will also perform specific gravity and pH analyses on the product in the presence of the transport driver. A delivered product that exhibits any unusual color or appearance compared to previous acceptable deliveries will be refused, as will deliveries containing any form of foreign material. If the product meets the required minimum standards, the product may then be off loaded into the storage tanks. If desired, the vendor may provide their own hydrometer and perform an additional specific gravity analysis in the presence of the plant operations staff. In the event the product does not meet the required minimum standards, the load will be refused and the vendor must provide another acceptable load within forty eight (48) hours. No additional freight or shipping charges shall be assessed by vendor. TECHNICAL SUPPORT Vendor shall provide acceptable technical support and response time whenever problems are encountered relating to product use and/or performance. Acceptable technical support will include routine site visits at least every three (3) months to perform jar testing and consulting with operations staff on any questions or problems with the product. A telephone response time of one (1) business day is required of vendor in cases of product performance problems. A site visit by the vendor may be requested by the owner if owner feels it is necessary to solve any significant problem related to product performance. If a non -routine site visit is requested, the vendor will have five (5) business days to respond and arrive on - site. If at any time during the duration of the contract a significant change in the source water is experienced, including major changes related to the ground water to surface water ratio of the owners blended raw water source, vendor will have five (5) business days to respond and arrive on -site to test and evaluate current process and recommend changes in the product if needed. All technical support will be at no cost to the owner. QUANTITIES AND PRICING The anticipated annual consumption of an aluminum sulfate/polymer blend for coagulant use is 840 tons more or less. Prices quoted for product shall be FOB Lubbock Water Plant, 6001 North Guava, Lubbock, Texas. Pricing shall be firm for a period three (3) years with price being evaluated and adjusted every 4 months from the start of the contract. Written consent from both parties is required for all price adjustments. Listed quantities are estimates only for pricing purposes. Actual usage may vary. DELIVERY / SECURITY Successful vendor shall be required to deliver the product to the Lubbock Water Treatment Plant in bulk tank truck within five (5) days after order is placed. Unloading to plant storage tanks is to be performed by the driver under the direction of operations personnel. Successful vendor shall provide any and all special equipment necessary to perform unloading at no cost to the City of Lubbock. All deliveries will be unloaded between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. No exceptions will be made unless prior approval is agreed upon with the water treatment plant's operations personnel. The transporter is required to furnish certified, dated, and stamped weight tickets with each load of product, before and after unloading. All delivery people will display photo security ID upon arrival at the site. All delivery vehicles shall meet OSHA and DOT regulations and be operated in a safe manner while on site. All delivery personnel will be identified by the vendor before arrival at the site; preferably at the time an order is placed. Upon arrival at the Water Treatment Plant, delivery personnel will check in at the main building before proceeding to the unloading site. The driver will be met at the security gate by plant personnel and must present photo identification. All shipments shall be sealed and the seal will be broken only in the presence of the plant representative. If any of the security measures are violated, the shipment will be refused. SUPPLEMENTAL ADDITIVE SPECIFICATION Buyer requests the option of having copper sulfate, containing at least 99% CuSO4.5H2O, added to the Aluminum Sulfate/Polymer blend. The copper sulfate must have NSF Certification for use in potable water treatment plants. The copper sulfate would be added per load at the buyer's request to control algae growth. 05RFPSVC.doc 8 RFP #08-076-MA, Aluminum Sulfate/Polymer Blend Algae growth occurs when the water reaches a temperature of 72°F. The yearly average of this temperature is between the middle of April to the end of September. The amount of additive will be based on the coagulant feed rate at the time the load was ordered and would be determined by the operations staff, a 1.0% copper sulfate additive is to be expected. 3 EVALUATION CRITERIA All proposals will be evaluated by a team to include but not be limited to City of Lubbock members, legal counsel, and independent consultant(s). The following criteria will be used to judge and rank submittals: a) Substantial successful experience in completing similar projects. (10%) b) Product Performance (50%) c) Technical Support (10%) d) Record of performance based on previous work with the City and/or other client references. (20%) e) Cost (10%) 4 PROPOSAL FORMAT a) Proposals should provide a straightforward, concise description of the Proposer's capabilities to satisfy the requirements of the RFP. Emphasis should be on completeness, clarity of content, and conveyance of the information requested by the City. b) The proposal should be bound in a single volume where practical. All documentation submitted with the proposal should be bound in that single volume. c) If the proposal includes any comment over and above the specific information requested in the RFP, it is to be included as a separate appendix to the proposal. d) The proposal must be organized into the following response item sections and submitted in an indexed binder. i) Cover letter addressed to the Honorable Mayor and City Council that states the Proposer's understanding of the services to be provided. Include any additional information believed necessary that is not requested elsewhere in the RFP. ii) Offerors are strongly encouraged to explore and implement methods for the utilization of local resources, and to outline how they would address outreach issues in their proposal. It is also the desire of the City that the City of Lubbock program serve, as much as practicable, to stimulate growth in all sectors of the local business community. Describe how your firm would facilitate this process, and provide any relevant information about similar efforts on previous projects. iii) Any material which the proponent wishes to submit and which is not specifically requested in the above categories. 05RFPSVC.doc 9 RFP t108-076-MA, Aluminum Sulfate/Polymer Blend SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT CERTIFICATION Federal Law (A-102 Common Rule and OMB Circular A-110) prohibits non -Federal entities from contracting with or making sub -awards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred or whose principals are suspended or debarred. Covered transactions include procurement contracts for goods or services equal to or in excess of $25,000 and all non -procurement transactions (e.g., sub -awards to sub -recipients). Contractors receiving individual awards of $25,000 or more and all sub -recipients must certify that their organization and its principals are not suspended or debarred by a Federal agency. Before an award of $25,000 or more can be made to your firm, you must certify that your organization and its principals are not suspended or debarred by a Federal agency. I, the undersigned agent for the firm named below, certify that neither this firm nor its principals are suspended or debarred by a Federal agency. COMPANY NAME: C H rA'MSt,'IE* r.) I N B u3"t'2l s I#J� Official. ' • +" Signature of Company Date Signed: A Printed name of company official signing above: if I 05RFPSVC.doc 10 RFP #08-076-MA, Aluminum Sulfate/Polymer Blend REFERENCES (Minimum Five References) Company Name: 6 -ry WA-LO Address: Contact Person, j ort4 E S Am li 4 t Telephone Number: (10 ) (P (t 3. 4 ! � 3 Fax #: ( ) E-Mail Address: Company Name: b ly - ODeSSA Address: Contact Person: MA -Tr 1 Qi l t� Telephone Number: Fax #: ( ) E-Mail Address: Company Name: n r Ty M !•0 LA hJ3 Address: M Contact Person: J4-rT KE Rey Telephone Number: (43L) 6-SI - 460b Fax #: ( ) E-Mail Address: m KERLF V e IWOv4Kb ; CxoS. 4Qv Company Name: T r2 ► to i Ty IZ i 4 E,TL A to T R 6 fL i-' 1 Address: a IA �JSV iWF, Ty', Contact Person: D AV Telephone Number: (53L ) Fax #: ( ) E-Mail Address: __01* _ Company Name: C 1 T 1 P-m PL-e Address: r Contact Person: S607r- 45,U Ij -a2z _S Telephone Number: (aSq) 7 5q- a'/ 4 1 Fax #: ( ) E-Mail Address: S C= 6 04 U6 Q %E to PLC.-rd. 05RFPSVC.doc 11 Chameleon Industries Inc PO Box 853027 Mesquite, TX 75185-3027 (972) 880-1493 / (903) 874-9005 Fax (972) 692-8642 / (903) 847-6690 Product Name: C13504 (without copper) Product Price: $0.135/liquid pound or $270.00/ton Product Name for Supplemental Additive: C13508 Product Price: With 1% copper (250 Ibs) - $0.146/liquid pound or $292.00/ton With 2% copper (500 Ibs) - $0.157/liquid pound or $314.00/ton With 3% copper (750 Ibs) - $0.168/liquid pound or $336.00/ton FDPH.MH28311 - Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals Page 1 of 4 FDPH.MH28311 Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals "G 0.l . it . . ..I . . CHAMELEON INDUSTRIES INC PO BOX 853027 MESQUITE, TX 75185 USA ANSI/NSF STANDARD 60 Plant at: Corsicana, TX MH28311 Trade Dsg Category Max Use Level (mg/L) Alum Coagulation and Flocculation Products 150 Alum C Coagulation and Flocculation Products 150 Aluminum Sulfate "C" Coagulation and Flocculation Products 150 CI 3002 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3007 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3102 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3103 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3107 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3108 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3203 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3204 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3208 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3209 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3302 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3304 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3307 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3309 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3403 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3404 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3408 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3409 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3502 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3503 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3504 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3507 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 http://database.ul.com/cgi-binIXYVItemplateALISEXTI1 FRAMElshowpage.html?name=F... 8/ 19/2008 FDPH.MH28311 - Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals Page 2 of 4 CI 3508 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3509 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3707 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 3708 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 3709 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 Cl 3727 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 3728 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 3729 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 3747 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 3748 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 3749 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 3767 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 3768 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 3769 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 4707 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 4708 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 4709 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 4727 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 4728 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 4729 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 4747 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 4748 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 4749 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 4767 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 4768 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 4769 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 Cl 5707 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 5708 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 5709 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 5727 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 5728 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 5729 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 5747 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 5748 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 5749 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 5767 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 5768 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 5769 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 Sulfuric Acid Coagulation and Flocculation Products 150 Liquid Ammonium Sulfate Disinfection and Oxidation 62.5 Plant at: Odessa, TX http://database.ul.conVcgi-binIXYVItemplatelLISEXT/1 FRAMEIshowpage.htnil?name=F... 8/19/2008 FDPH.MH28311 - Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals Page 3 of 4 Trade Dsg Category Max Use Level (mg/L) Alum Coagulation and Flocculation Products 150 Alum C Coagulation and Flocculation Products 150 Aluminum Sulfate "C" Coagulation and Flocculation Products 150 CI 3002 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3007 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3102 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3103 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3107 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3108 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3203 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3204 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3208 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3209 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3302 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3304 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3307 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3309 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3403 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3404 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3408 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3409 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3502 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3503 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3504 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3507 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3508 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3509 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 140 CI 3707 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 3708 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 3709 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 3727 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 3728 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 3729 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 3747 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 3748 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 3749 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 3767 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 3768 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 CI 3769 Coagulation and Flocculation Products 50 Liquid Ammonium Sulfate Disinfection and Oxidation 62.5 http://database.ul.comlcgi-binIXYVItemplatelLISEXTI1 FRAMEIshowpage.html?name=F... 8/ 19/2008 FDPH.NM28311 - 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In addition, the reprinted material must include a copyright notice in the following format: "Copyright 2008 Underwriters Laboratories Inc.0" An Independent argani?at Inn w n r k I n g for a safer world with InIegrIty, prerlsInn and knowledge. http://database.ul.com/cgi-binIXYVItemplateALISEXTI1 FRAMEIshowpage.html?name=F... 8/19/2008 Aug 19 08 11:35a Chino Garza 903-8/4-669U MATERIAL SAFEY DATA SHEET CHAMELEON INDUSTRIES, INC. PO BOX 653027, MESQUITE, TX 75185.3027 TELEPHONE (903) 874-90t15 FAX (903) 874-6690 24-HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CHENTREC 1(800) 424-9300 Cl 3504 PRODUCT NAME: LIQUID CATIONIC POLYMER COMPOSMON / IN FOR.tiIATION ON INGREDIENTS p.Z MSDS DATE: 8M912008 Hazardous Components CAS.# OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV other Recommended Limits Aluminum Sulfate 10043-01-3 2.0 mgtm (as Al) 2.0 mg/rn (as Al) None Listed PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS APPEARANCE: Clear, water white to amber ODOR: NIA BOILING POINT (°C): 100 MELTING POINT (`C): -10 SPECIFIC GRAVITY @ 60°F (Hr0 m t): 1.28-1.32 SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg): NIA EVAPORATION RATE: NIA FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS FLAMhfABLE LIMIT LEL UEL FLASH POINT UA N/A N/A NIA EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use extinguishing agents appropriate for surrounding fine. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING: Move container from rite area if it can be done without risk. Avoid inhalation of material or combustion byproduco. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas. UNUSUAL FIRE/EXPLOSION: Negligible fire hazard. STABEMY AND REACTIVITY REACTIVITY: Stable at normal temperatures and pressure. CONDITIONS TO AVOID (STABILITY): N/A INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIAL TO AVOID): Strong oxidizing agents HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS: Oxides of nitrogen, carbon dioxide or monoxide and HCI HAZARDOUS POLYN413RIZATION: Will not occur CONDITIONS TO AVOID (POLYMERIZATIONr WA HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION HEALTH HAZARDS: The common recognized injury from Aluminum Sulfate is local tissue irritation. The irritating action is due to sulfuric acid and may occur from ingestion, skin or cye contact, or inhalation of dusts and mists. Remove victim from contaminated area_ ROUTES OF ENTRY: Ingestion, skin or eye contact, or inhalation of (lusts and mists. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS SKIN / EYES: May cause corneal bums or severe Irritation in eyes. Fumes or mists may cause irritation or burns to skin. INGESTION: Oral and gastrointestinal irritation. Local tissue damage. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and gastrointestinal bleeding may follow. CAN BE FATAL rF SWALLOWED. INHALATION: Irritation of the respiratory system. Long term exposure may cause bronchial irritation, coughing, and bronchial pneumonia, MEDICAL PROCEDURES SKIN / EYE CONTACT. CALL PHYSICIAN IMNIEDIATELY. For skin, irrmaediately remove contamvtated clothes under safety shower. Flush skin with running water for st least 15 minutes. Launder clothes before reuse. For eyes. immediately flush victim's eyes with mining water for at lost 15 minutes. INGESTION: CALL PHYSICIAN AlldEDIATELY. Immediately dilate swallowed material by orally administrating large amounts of water or milk. DO NOT INDUCE VOhlTINO. NEVER administer liquids otatly to an unconscious person. PAGE 1 OF 2 Aug 19 08 11:36a Chino Garza 903-874-6690 p.3 MATERIAL SAFEY DATA SHEET CHAMELEON INDUSTRIES, INC. PO SOX 853D27, MESQUITE, TX 75185.3027 TELEPHONE (903► 874-9006 FAX (903) 8T"690 24-HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CHEMTREC 1 (800) 424-9300 C13504 PRODUCT NAME: LIQUID CATIONIC POLYMER MSDS DATE: 811912008 INHALATION: CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. Remove victim from the contaminated atmosphere. If breathing stopped, give artificial respiration. Weak breathing may be supplemented with a bag -mask or manually operated air supply that delivers at least 1 litedsecond. TO)aLOGICAL ACUTE HEALTH HAZARDS: The acute oral LD50 is greater than 5,000 mg&& Medical conditions generally aggravated are acute and chronic respiratory diseases. CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARDS: The acute oral LD50 is greater than 5,000 mgU Medical conditions generally aggravated are acute and chronic respiratory diseases. SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE: May cause skin and eye irritation. If inhaled, may cause headaches, nausea, and respiratory irritations. Medical conditions generally aggravated by rmposure. CARCINOGENICY: Not listed as it carcinogen by NTP, IARC, of OSHA. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: If airborne exposures exceed 1.0 mg/mr, a negative pressure air -purifying respirator is recommended. Cartridges must be NIOSH / MSHA approved against dusts and mists having TWA than 0.05 mg/ms. FACE / EYE PROTECTION: Clear goggles or face shield HANDS / BODY PROTECTION: Rubber gloves, aprons, slicker suit OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Eye bath and safety shower HANDLING AND STORAGE STORAGE: No snaking in storage areas. Stainless steel or fiberglass tanks are recommended, Keep product away from heat sources and direct sunlight. Do not reuse storage containers unless properly reomditioned. SPILL OR LEAK: No smoking in spill areas. Cl 3504 can be neutralized or diked with Soda Ash or Lime. Adequate ventilation is required when neutralizing spills leak& DISPOSAL: Contact state and federal agencies for disposal procedures that arc in accordance with environmental regulations. TRANSPORTION IN-FOR-MATION U.S. DOT PROPER SHIPPIKG NAME: Environmentally Hazardous Substance. N.O.S. (Contains Aluminum Sulfate) HAZARD CLASS UN ID NMI BPER PACKING GROUP RQ 9 U-N3062 PG In 10,300lbs. SARA TITLE III INFORMATION EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: None 3111312 HEALTH & PHYSICAL HAZARDS: Immediate Delayed Fite Pressure Reactivity YES NO NO NO NO XWA RATING Health Fire Reactivity 3 0 0 Disclaimer of Warranty: The isfannstion provided in tic Masrid Sakry Data Sheet has bees obtained Own facet believed b be roliabte. Chmulem toeacics, bm provides oo vmrnntieC ntberexpreesod or iapied and assumes ao eeaporribihty for the soeorwyor ownplemoem of the dam contained berdn This iafarmados is oikwd fee yaw iafiotmstio4 consideration, sad In asriyrion. You should sod* yourself thatyott have all currant dims mhnant io 3ow pardwis r use. Ct--k,.o,. L,r,r;.n, rne. k. 4 ns mad confmon Wher than those noted on the teshxial safari dam sheer. *ich are ¢erurall y rwop&od as bekil azirar,¢ed by expoRn to Efik produCL PAGE 2 OF 2 Aug 18 08 11,36a Chino Garza 903-874-6690 MATERIAL SAFEY DATA SHEET CHAMELEON INDUSTRIES, INC. PO BOX 853027, MESQUITE, TX 75185-3027 TELEPHONE (903) 874-9005 FAX (903) 8746690 24-HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CHEMTREC 1 (800) 424-9300 C13508 PRODUCT NAME: LIQUID CATIONIC POLYMER C01YIPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS p.4 MSDS DATE. SM912008 Hazardous Components CASO OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Other Recommended Limits Aluminum Sulfate 10043-01-3 2.0 ntg/ms (as Al) 2.0 mghn3 (as Al) None Listed Copper Sulfate 7758-98-7 1.0 mg1d 0,05 mutt' NIOSH REL 1.0 mW& PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS APPEARANCE: Clear, water white to ember ODOR: N/A BOILING POINT (°C): LOO MELTING POINT (C): -10 SPECIFIC GRAVITY @ 60°F (H20 - 0: 1.28-1.32 SOLUBILITY IN WATER Complete VAPOR PRESSURE (mmlig): N/A EVAPORATION RATE: N/A FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS FLAMMABLE Ll&flTS LEL UEL FLASH POINT 1WA NIA N/A N/A EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use extinguishing agents appropriate for surrounding fire. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING: Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Avoid inhalation of material or combustion byproducts. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas. UNUSUAL FIRE/EXPLOSION: Negligible fie hazard. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY REACTIVITY: Stable at normal temperatures and pressure. CONDITIONS TO AVOID (STABILITY): N/A INCOVPATIBILITY (MATERIAL TO AVOID): Strong oxidizing agents HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS; Oxides of nitrogen, carbon dioxide or monoxide and MCI HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur CONDITIONS TO AVOID (POLYMERIZATION): NIA HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION HEALTH HAZARDS: The common recognized injury from Aluminum Sulfate is local tissue irritation. The irritating action is due to sulfuric acid and may occur from ingestion, skin or eye contact, or inhalation of dusts and mists, Remove victim from contaminated area. ROUTES OF ENTRY: Ingestion, skin or eye contact, or inhalation of duals aid mists, POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS SKIN / EYES: May cause corneal burns or severe irritation in eyes. Fumes or mists may cause irritation or burns to skin. INGESTION: Oral and gastrointestinal irritation. Local tissue damage, (Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and gastrointestinal bleeding may follow. CAN BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED. INHALATION: Irritation of the respiratory system. Longterm exposure may cause bronchial irritation, coughing, and bronchial pneumonia, -MEDICAL PROCEDURES SKIN / EYE CONTACT: CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. For skin, irnmedialely remove contaminated clothes under safety shower. Flush skin with running water for at least 15 minutes. Launder clothes before reuse. For eyes, immediately flush vicUm's eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes. INGESTION: CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. Immediately dilute swallowed material by orally adminigtrating large amounts of water or mill DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. NEVER administer liquids orally to an unconscious person. PAGE 1 OF 2 Aug 1e9 08 11:36a Chino Garza MATERIAL SAFEY DATA SHEET CHAMELEON INDUSTRIES, INC. PO BOX 853027, MESQUITE, TX 75185402Y TELEPHONE (903) 874-9005 FAX (003) 874-8690 24-HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CHENTREC 1 (8001424-9300 CI 35t18 PRODUCT NAME: LIQUID CATIONIC POLYMER MSDS DATE: 811912008 INHALATION: CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. Remove victim Iron the contaminated atmosphere. If breathing stopped. give artificial respiration. Weak breathing may be supplemented with a bag -mask or manually operated air supply that delivers at least I liter/second- TOXILOGICAL ACUTE HEALTH HAZARDS: The acute oral LD50:s greater than 5,000 mg/kg. Medical conditions generally aggravated are acute and chronic respiratory diseases. CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARDS: The acute oral LD50:9 greater than 5,000 mglkg. Medical conditions generally aggravated are acute and chronic respiratory diseases. SYWTONIS OF OVEREXPOSURE: May causc skin and eye irritation. If inhaled, may cause headaches, nausea, and respiratory irritations. Medical conditions generally aggravated by exposure. CARCINOGENICY: Not listed as a carcinogen by NTP. L4RC, or OSHA. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: If airborne exposures exceed 1.0 mglms, a negative pressure air -purifying respirator is recommended Cartridges must be NIOSH I N(SHA approved against dusts and mists having TWA than 0.05 mg/&. FACE / EYE PROTECTION. Clear goggles or face shield HANDS / BODY PROTECTION: Rubber gloves, oprow, slicker suit OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Eye bath and safety shower HANDLING AND STORAGE STORAGE: No stroking in storage areas. Stainless steel or fiberglass tanks are recommended. Keep product away from heat sources and direct sunlight. Do not reuse storage containers unless properly reconditioned SPILL OR LEAK: No smoking in spill areas. Cl 1508 can be neutralized or diked with Soda Ash or Lime. Adequate ventilation is required when neutralizing spills I leak& DISPOSAL: Contact state and federal agencies for disposal procedures that are in accordance with environmental regulations_ TRANSPORTION INFORMATION U.S. DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Corrosive Liquid, Acidic, Inorganic. N.O.S. (Contains Aluminum Sulfate) HAZARD CLASS UN ID NUMBER PACKING GROUP RQ 8 UN3264 PG III 5000 lbs. SARA TITLE III INFORMATION EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: None 311612 HEALTH & PHYSICAL HAZARDS: Immccl,ate Delayed Fire Press re Reactivity YES NO NO NO NO VFPA RATING Health Fire Reactivity 3 0 0 37i3claimcr of Warrant: The iarammdon provided is the lUmdd Safety Data Sheet hu been obtamad ham tov=es btlkrod to be tdtable. Our dom Inckatria. Inc. pwvWes no wanvalirr chher expmued at ireoA and as .Mj ao nxpensibility for the axunxy a aoaaplticaua ofths dun eaatairod hsrcua ilia 6tfamwtion is ofraad for yom infoanation eorsidentrion ad isveniasrioa You should to kfyyoutsalydw yaw Sare&I atumtsdon m1n9at to your particubw asr. Chameleon IndhsWw, rne. moms of tso oted"Kd condidm other than those sand on ibis mate lsl m fery dam shed, ,%Web are twaWly teeagnired as being aggrmiedby apowm to Su product PAGE 2 OF 2