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Department: Parks & Recreation
Director: Ron Smith, Director of Parks & Recreation
Agenda Item: Purchase of Swimming Pool Chemicals
Recommended Action: Purchase from an Existing Contract
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Item Summary
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To approve the purchase of swimming pool chemicals with the initial term of approximately eight (8) months and two (2) one-year automatic renewals for the Parks and Recreation Department in the estimated annual amount of $230,000 from Sunbelt Pools, Inc. through an existing contract; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. (BuyBoard Contract No. 801-26)
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Background
The use of chemicals to treat water in the City’s swimming pools and spray pads is essential to ensuring a safe and healthy environment for patrons. Proper water treatment helps prevent waterborne illnesses, maintains compliance with City and State health codes, and extends the life of the facility’s infrastructure. Typical chemicals used include sodium hypochlorite, muriatic acid, sodium bicarbonate, and cyanuric acid.
It is the department’s recommendation for Council to award Contract No. 2026-0604-OA for the purchase of pool and spray pad chemicals to Sunbelt Pools, Inc. in the amount of $230,000 annually through the terms of BuyBoard Contract 801-26 for an initial term of approximately eight (8) months, with two (2) one-year automatic renewals.
Funds for the purchase of swimming pool chemicals are available through each facility’s operating budget.
Without Council approval, the Department will be required to reduce the amount of chemicals purchased which will result in a reduction of operating hours and limited public access to the City’s swimming pools and spray pads.
The City is authorized to purchase from a cooperative purchasing program with another local government or a local cooperative organization pursuant to Chapter 271 Subchapter F of the Texas Local Government Code and by doing so satisfies any State Law requiring local governme...
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