Posting Language
Title
Authorize two contracts for pool chemicals for public pools for Austin Parks and Recreation with Commercial Chemical Products Inc. d/b/a Poolsure and Innovative Water Care Global Corporation d/b/a Innovative Water Care LLC or Innovative Water Care, each for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in amounts not to exceed $2,174,800, divided between the contractors. Funding: $253,727 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Parks and Recreation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
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Lead Department
Austin Financial Services.
Client Department(s)
Austin Parks and Recreation.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $253,727 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Parks and Recreation.
Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Procurement Language:
Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 8600 DCG1026REBID for these goods and services. The solicitation was published on November 3, 2025, and closed on December 4, 2025. Of the three offers received, the bids submitted by the recommended contractors were the lowest responsive bids received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=143420.
MBE/WBE:
This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established.
For More Information:
Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation.
Additional Backup Information:
These contracts will provide pool chemicals to sanitize the City’s public swimming pools, as required by Section 341.064 of the Texas Health and Safety Code for pool operation. These contracts also include a service agreement for the dispensing units and the replacement of any worn parts as required.
These contracts will replace the current contracts which expire April 4, 2026. The requested authorization amounts for these contracts were determined using departmental estimates and historical spend. The recommended contractors are the current providers for these goods.
If these contracts are not secured, there could be health and safety risks for pool users.
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Contract Details: |
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Contract Term |
Length of Term |
Contract Authorization |
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Initial Term |
2 years |
$869,920 |
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Optional Extension 1 |
1 year |
$434,960 |
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Optional Extension 2 |
1 year |
$434,960 |
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Optional Extension 3 |
1 year |
$434,960 |
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Total |
5 years |
$2,174,800 |
Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.