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City of Nashua, Public Works Division
Board of Public Works Meeting Date: Iune 23, 2016
David A. Simmons, Superintendent
Wastewater Department
Sodium Hypochlorite
To approve the contract with Borden & Remington Corp of Fall River, MA
for the purchase of the chemical Sodium Hypochlorite (Chlorine) in the amount of
$141,000. Funding will be through: Department: 169 Wastewater; Fund: Wastewater;
Account Classification: 61 Supplies & Materials.
Sodium Hypochlorite is used to disinfect the wastewater before it is discharged into the
Merrimack River. It is also used in odor control for the air scrubber system. 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 participated in the Northeast/Merrimack
Valley Chemical Consortium (NEMVCC) bid process. Sealed bids were due by May 19,
‘2016 electronically or on paper to the Westford Water Department.
Borden & Remington was the low bidder.
#75 — Sodium Hypochlorite 15% , Bulk, price wet Ib.
Borden & Remington Fall River, MA | $0.0590
Univar U.S.A., Inc Providence, RI $0.0697
Kuehne Co. South Kearny $0.1150
