Resolution amending Resolution No. 11-06, adopted January 5, 2011, to cancel future purchases of lime from Cheney Lime & Cement ($190.00/ton); accepting the second low bid from Carmeuse Lime & Stone, Inc. 599 Highway 31 South/P.O. Box 37, Saginaw, AL 35237 ($199.16/ton); and increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $45,800, for the purchase of lime through the end of this fiscal year. The lime used from Cheney Lime & Cement Company, the current lime vendor, is resulting in serious operational and lime sludge hauling problems. The City has advised Cheney Lime & Cement Company of these problems and given them the opportunity to resolve the issue to no avail. The lime from Carmeuse Lime & Stone, Inc. has been used in the past without operational difficulties and they are willing to honor the bid of $199.16/ton. Funds available in the Water and Sewer Fund.
Recommendation: Utilities Director recommends adoption of the Resolution.