TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Timothy L. Bryant, CEO/General Manager
Fayetteville Public Works Commission
FROM: Fayetteville Public Works Commission
DATE: October 27, 2025
RE:Title
PWC - Approve Bid Recommendation - Powdered Activated Carbon Slurry
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
High Quality Built Environment
Executive Summary:
Bid was received for the purchase of Powdered Activated Carbon Slurry. The lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and in the best interest of PWC, is Brenntag Mid-South, Inc, Durham, NC, for the total amount of $108,900.00
Background:
The Fayetteville Public Works Commission, during their meeting on October 8, 2025, approved the purchase award for the Powdered Activated Carbon Slurry to Brenntag Mid-South, Inc, Durham, NC, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and in the best interest of PWC, for the total amount of $108,900.00, and forward to City Council for approval.
Bid Date: September 18, 2025
Conforming Bidders Total Price
Brenntag Mid-South, Inc., Durham, NC $108,900.00
Calgon Carbon Corporation, Moon Township, PA $396,000.00
Carbon Activated Corporation, Compton, CA $414,000.00
Issues/Analysis:
The bid notice was advertised through our usual channels on September 2, 2025, with a bid opening date of September 18, 2025. Bids were solicited from two (2) vendors, and three (3) bids were received. MWDBE / SLS Participation: Brenntag Mid-South, Inc, Durham, NC is not a small local or MWDBE business. Brenntag Mid-South, Inc. will be self-performing the entirety of this project.
Budget Impact:
The Powdered Activated Carbon Slurry is budgeted in account string:
002.0160.0157...801215
Options:
N/A
Recommended Action::Recommended Action
The Fayetteville Public Works Commission recommends the City Council approve the purchase award for the Powdered Activated Carbon Slurry to Brenntag Mid-...
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