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D. Motion:
Discussion:
City of Nashua, Public Works Division
Board of Public Works Meeting Date: June 23, 2016
David A. Simmons, Superintendent
Wastewater Department
Sodium Bisulfite
To approve the contract with PVS Chemical Solutions of Detroit, MI (Montreal, PQ
terminal) for the purchase of the chemical Sodium Bisulfite in the amounts of $90,000.
Funding will be through: Department: 169 Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater; Account
Classification: 61 Supplies & Materials.
Sodium Bisulfite is used to remove chiorine in the wastewater before it is discharged into
the Merrimack River. This chemical is used at the Wastewater Treatment Facility and the
CSO 014 Screening and Disinfection Facility located at 70 Bridge Street.
For the third year, the City of Nashua, NH partictpated in the Northeast/Mernimack
Valley Chemical Consortium (NEMVCC) bid process. Sealed bids were due by May 19,
2016 electronically or on paper to the Westford Water Department.
PVS Chemical Solutions was the low bidder and is the selected vendor we wish to
purchase BiSulfite from for FY17.
#60 — Sodium Bisulfite 38% , Bulk, price wet lb.
PVS Chemical Solutions Detroit, MI $0.0925
Southern Ionics West Point, MS { $0.1690
Holland Co Adams, MA $0.1500
