PISMO BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #9.D
Meeting Date: June 17, 2025
TITLE:
Contract Amendment #4 with Brenntag Pacific, Inc. for Supply of Sodium Bisulfite RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment #4 to the existing Professional Services Agreement with Brenntag Pacific, Inc. to supply sodium bisulfite in an amount not to exceed $63,180 for Fiscal Year 2026.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Pismo Beach’s Wastewater Treatment Plant uses sodium bisulfite during the treatment process to dechlorinate wastewater effluent prior to being discharged to the ocean. In June of 2022 through a competitive bid process, the City entered into a contract with Brenntag Pacific, Inc. (Brenntag) for one year with the option to extend the agreement for three additional one-year terms.
The initial contract was executed under the City Manager’s authority on June 15, 2022, for $1.7496 per gallon, which was estimated at that time to not-to-exceed an amount of $39,900. Due to storm activity in January and March of 2023, as well as other unforeseen circumstances, that not-to-exceed amount was reached prior to the end of the fiscal year.
On March 21, 2023, the Council authorized Amendment #1, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $19,100, bringing the total FY 2023 contract amount to $59,000. On June 6, 2023, the Council authorized Amendment #2 for the supply of sodium bisulfite for FY 2024 for $1.8792 per gallon, not to exceed $56,376. Most recently on June 4, 2024, the Council authorized Amendment #3 for FY 2025 in the amount of $1.9656 per gallon, not to exceed $58,968.
Staff requested a quote for the final extension under the initial contract from Brenntag to continue to provide sodium bisulfite for FY 2026. The quote is for $2.106 per gallon (including sales tax), not to exceed $63,180 bringing the total contract cost for FY 2023 through FY 2026 to $237,524.
Conclusion and Recommendation
Staff recommends the Council adopt a Resolution (Attachment 1) authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment #4 to the existing Professional Services Agreement with Brenntag to supply sodium bisulfite in the amount not to exceed $63,180 in FY 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact of adopting the attached Resolution is $63,080 in the Wastewater Enterprise Fund. The FY 2026 budget includes $64,500 in the Wastewater Enterprise Fund de-chlorination account for the purchase of sodium bisulfite. The following table illustrates the budget, proposed contract amendment cost, and remaining balance.
Council Agenda 6-17-2025 9.D-1
Item Fiscal Impact
Project Budget $64,500
Contract Amendment #4 ($63,180)
Remaining/Shortfall $1,320
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. Amendment #4 with Brenntag
Prepared by:
Erin Olsen, Senior Management Analyst
Submitted by: Rosemarie R. Gaglione, PE, Director of Public Works City Manager Approval:
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT #4
TO THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BRENNTAG PACIFIC, INC. TO SUPPLY SODIUM BISULFITE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $63,180 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026
WHEREAS, the City of Pismo Beach’s Wastewater Treatment Plant uses sodium bisulfite during the treatment process to dechlorinate wastewater effluent prior to being discharged to the ocean; and
WHEREAS, in June of 2022 through a competitive bid process, the City entered into a contract with Brenntag Pacific, Inc. (Brenntag) under the City Manager’s authority for one year with three options to extend the agreement for an additional one-year period; and WHEREAS, on March 21, 2023, the Council authorized Amendment #1, increasing the not-to-exceed amount for FY 2023 after the original amount was reached prior to the end of the fiscal year.; and
WHEREAS, the Council authorized Amendments #2 and #3 for FY 2024 and FY 2025 in June of 2023 and June of 2024 respectively; and
WHEREAS, the current quote for the final extension under the initial contract is for $2.106 per gallon (including sales tax), not to exceed $63,180 bringing the total contract cost for FY 2023 through FY 2026 to $237,524.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute Amendment #4 to the existing Professional Services Agreement with Brenntag Pacific, Inc., in substantially the form attached to staff’s report dated June 17, 2025, to supply sodium bisulfite in an amount not to exceed $63,180 for Fiscal Year 2026.
UPON MOTION OF Council Member , seconded by Council Member , the foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach this 17th day of June 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
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Attachment 1
Approved: Attest:
________________________ ________________________
Ed Waage, Mayor Erica Inderlied, City Clerk
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal of the City of Pismo Beach on _______________________.
________________________
Erica Inderlied, City Clerk
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Attachment 1
AMENDMENT # 4
to the
JUNE 15, 2022 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH AND BRENNTAG PACIFIC, INC.
Pursuant to the June 15, 2022 Agreement for Professional Services between the City of Pismo Beach, hereinafter referred to as “City,” and Brenntag Pacific, Inc., hereinafter referred to as “Vendor,” City and Vendor hereby agree as follows:
1.Additional services shall be performed as set forth in the proposal dated May 21, 2025, which is attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.
2.Compensation for and timing of the additional services shall be as set forth in the referenced proposal. Compensation for the additional services shall not exceed the amount of $2.106 per gallon (including sales tax), not to exceed sixty-three thousand one hundred eighty dollars ($63,180), without prior written approval of the City.
3.The revised fee under the June 15, 2022 contract, plus addenda 1-4, is two hundred thirty- seven thousand five hundred twenty-four dollars ($237,524).
4.The term end date of the agreement is hereby revised to June 30, 2026.
5.All other provisions of the subject agreement between City and Vendor shall remain in full force and effect.
CITY:
City of Pismo Beach, a Municipal Corporation
Signed:
Name: Rosemarie R. Gaglione, PE
Title: Director of Public Works
Dated: ________________________________
Signed:
Name: Jorge E. Garcia
Title: City Manager
Dated: ________________________________
ATTEST:
Signed:
Name: Erica Inderlied
Title: City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Signed:
Name: David M. Fleishman
Title: City Attorney
VENDOR:
Brenntag Pacific, Inc.
Signed:
Name: ________________________________
Title: _________________________________
Dated: ________________________________
Address for giving notice:
(if changed from prior agreement)
______________________________________
______________________________________
Email address for official communications:
(if changed from prior agreement)
______________________________________
Vendor Representative:
(if changed from prior agreement)
Name/Title: ____________________________
Attachment: Scope/Cost Proposal
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Attachment 2
Price Extension
175 N Hughes Ave. Fresno, CA 93706
Robbie Bishop – Account Manager
Cust. Service # 800-350-4150 , Fax # 559-485-0605
Cell # 559-905-4211 Hm. Office # 661-387-0285
To: City of Pismo Beach
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Attn: Paula Reitsma
From: Robbie Bishop
Date: 5.21.25 2025/2026 Effective 7.1.25
Product Item Number Quantity Price
Sodium Bisulfite 25% 500 gl. $1.82 a gal. to $1.95 a gal.
Small Bulk.
Pricing is delivered to Pismo Beach, CA.
Confirming we will adjust pricing by .13 a gal. and hold for 12 months. From 7.1.25 to
6.30.26. All other terms and conditions remain the same for this price extension.
California Locations: South Gate, CA – Santa Fe Springs, CA – San Diego, CA – Fresno, CA – Richmond, CA - Imperial, CA.
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Attachment 2