City of Nashua, Public Works Division
To: Board of Public Works Meeting Date: May 25, 2022
From: David Boucher, Superintendent
Wastewater Department
Re: Sodium Hypochlorite
C. Motion: To approve Change Order #1 for the purchase of chemical Sodium Hypochlorite in the
amount of $28,000.00 from Borden & Remington of Fall River, MA. Funding will be
through: Department: 169 Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Account Classification: 61
Supplies & Materials
Attachments: Bid from Chemical Consortium
Discussion: The Wastewater Department uses Sodium Hypochlorite to disinfect the wastewater
before it is discharged into the Merrimack River. Additionally, it is used in the odor
control air scrubber systems.
The original fiscal year funding of $150,000 for the purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite
approved at the June 24, 2021 BPW Meeting was based on historical usage. Due to heavy
rain falls at the beginning of the fiscal year, more disinfection product was needed for
treatment. We are requesting additional funding to complete the fiscal year.
Pricing was established through participation in the Northeast/Merrimack Valley
Chemical Consortium (NEMVCC) bid process. Sealed bids were due by May 30, 2021
electronically or on paper to the Groton Water Department. Borden & Remington was the
low bidder for Sodium Hypochlorite.
#104 — Sodium Hypochlorite 15%, Bulk, price/ wet lb.
Borden & Remington Fall River, MA | $0.0903
Univar U.S.A., Inc Morrisville, PA | $0.1268
