PILLAR: Fiscally Sound
AGENDA DATE: November 10, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a three-year master agreement for the purchase of swimming pool and water fountain chemicals and supplies - Leslie’s Poolmart, Inc. dba Leslie's Swimming Pool Supplies in the estimated amount of $955,370.75, Valmark Energy LLC in the estimated amount of $189,853.06, and CHEMRITE INCORPORATED in the estimated amount of $147,000.50, lowest responsible bidders of three - Total estimated amount of $1,292,224.31 - Financing: General Fund ($1,216,077.57) and Dallas Water Utilities Fund ($76,146.74)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not authorize or encumber funding. The master agreement establishes pre-negotiated pricing for a specified period of time. Actual expenditure will occur only when products/goods are requested and are supported by available departmental appropriations. The estimated amount represents the maximum anticipated value based on all potential usage scenarios during the contract term and is provided for planning purposes only. Actual expenditures may vary significantly and will be driven by operational needs. For reference, the City's average annual expenditure for these services over the past three years has been approximately $183,600.00 per year.
We anticipate the following City departments will use this agreement:
• Dallas Water Utilities Department
• Park & Recreation Department
This master agreement will provide for the purchase of swimming pool and water fountain chemicals and supplies. Swimming pool chemicals will be applied by licensed City personnel during scheduled treatment cycles or as needed to maintain proper water chemistry and ensure water remains clean, sanitary, and safe for public use. The agreement will also provide supplies necessary to test and monitor water quality, maintain equipment, and support the continued operation of community swimming pools, spray grounds, and fountains located throughout the City.
Additionally, the Dallas Water Utilities Department utilizes chemicals to disinfect piping, flumes, and filters as part of the water treatment process to maintain appropriate water quality.
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 August 9, 2023, the City Council authorized a three-year master agreement for the purchase of swimming pool, fountain and disinfecting chemicals, and supplies for the Park & Recreation Department with Leslie's Poolmart, Inc., Sunbelt Pools, Inc., and Chemrite Incorporated by Resolution No. 23-1061.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2027 |
FY 2028 |
Future Years |
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General Fund |
$405,359.19 |
$405,359.19 |
$405,359.19 |
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Dallas Water Utilities Fund |
$ 25,380.70 |
$ 25,380.70 |
$ 25,385.34 |
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Total |
$430,739.89 |
$430,739.89 |
$430,744.53 |
BUSINESS PARTICIPATION
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Prime Contractor Information |
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Prime Certification |
1. Leslie’s Poolmart, Inc. dba Leslie's Swimming Pool Supplies - None 2. Valmark Energy LLC - None 3. CHEMRITE INCORPORATED - None |
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Headquarters |
1. Non-Local 2. Non-Local 3. Non-Local |
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Prime Workforce Residing in Dallas |
1. 1.37% 2. 0.00% 3. 0.00% |
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SBE Utilization |
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DRIVE SBE Participation Goal |
0.00% |
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Total SBE Commitment |
0.00% |
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Economic Impact |
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City of Dallas Spend |
$0.00 (0.00%) |
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DFW MSA Spend |
$0.00 (0.00%) |
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Non-Local Spend |
$1,292,224.31 (100.00%) |
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The proposed contract meets the SBE goal and retains 0.00% of total spend within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington MSA. |
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 BX26-00030493. We opened them on July 17, 2026. We recommend the City Council award this master agreement to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders by line. Information related to this solicitation is available upon request.
*Denotes successful bidders
Bidders Address Amount
*Leslie's Poolmart, Inc. 2005 East Indian School Rd. Multiple lines
dba Leslie's Swimming Phoenix, AZ 85016
Pool Supplies
*Valmark Energy LLC 22503 Katy Frwy. Multiple lines
Suite 53
Katy, TX 77450
*CHEMRITE 5202 Bellewood Ct. Multiple lines
INCORPORATED Suite 104
Buford, GA 30518
OWNERS/EXECUTIVES
Leslie's Poolmart, Inc. dba Leslie's Swimming Pool Supplies
Jeff White, Chief Financial Officer
Valmark Energy LLC
Koil Ezra Sargunam, President
CHEMRITE INCORPORATED
Aaron Opp, President