PILLAR: Core
AGENDA DATE: January 14, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 6, Outside
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
PRIORITY: Infrastructure
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a three-year master agreement for the purchase of liquid dipotassium orthophosphate for the Dallas Water Utilities Department - Condy Holdings LLC dba Carus LLC, lowest responsible bidder of two - Estimated amount of $6,731,000.00 - Financing: Dallas Water Utilities Fund
*In alignment with Infrastructure Management Plan.
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a master agreement is to establish firm pricing for goods, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis according to annual budgetary appropriations. The estimated amount is intended as guidance rather than a cap on spending under the agreement, so that actual need combined with the amount budgeted will determine the amount spent under this agreement.
This master agreement will provide for the purchase of liquid dipotassium orthophosphate for the Dallas Water Utilities Department (DWU). The use of dipotassium orthophosphate is a part of the department's regulatory compliance requirements for corrosion control established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. It forms a protective film inside the distribution maintenance system piping and household plumbing, reducing corrosion and associated needs. DWU uses the chemical to reduce the effects of corrosion and maintenance on the water system infrastructure and has been using this corrosion inhibitor at all three water treatment plants since 2010.
As part of the solicitation process and in an effort to increase competition, the Office of Procurement Services used its procurement system to send out email notifications to vendors registered under relevant commodity codes. To further increase competition, the Office of Procurement Services uses historical solicitation information, the Internet, and vendor contact information obtained from user departments to contact additional vendors.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On October 13, 2021, the City Council authorized a three-year master agreement for the purchase of liquid dipotassium orthophosphate for the Dallas Water Utilities Department with Carus LLC by Resolution No. 21-1679.
On April 27, 2022, the City Council authorized a two-year master agreement for the purchase of liquid dipotassium orthophosphate for the Dallas Water Utilities Department with Carus LLC by Resolution No. 22-0654.
On February 14, 2024, the City Council authorized a two-year master agreement for the purchase of liquid dipotassium orthophosphate for the Dallas Water Utilities Department with Carus LLC by Resolution No. 24-0273.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2026 |
FY 2027 |
Future Years |
|
Dallas Water Utilities Fund |
$2,243,666.00 |
$2,243,666.00 |
$2,243,668.00 |
Council District Amount
6 $1,484,000.00
Outside $5,247,000.00
Total $6,731,000.00
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
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Prime |
Status |
Workforce % |
|
Condy Holdings LLC dba Carus LLC |
Non-local |
0.00% |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Low Bid |
• Recommended vendor is based on the lowest competitive quoted price, who is also technically and financially capable of performing and completing the contract, and otherwise meets all material specification requirements |
|
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• Negotiations are not allowed |
The Office of Procurement Services received the following bids from solicitation number BF25-00028655. We opened them on October 10, 2025. We recommend the City Council award this master agreement in its entirety to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
*Denotes successful bidder
Bidder Address Amount
*Condy Holdings LLC 315 Fifth Street $6,731,000.00
dba Carus LLC Peru, IL 61354
Shannon Chemical 602 Jeffers Circle $7,023,100.00
Corporation Suite #116
Exton, PA 19341
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
Condy Holdings LLC dba Carus LLC
Andy Johnston, President