45. Approve Renewing and Amending Contract for Quicklime

Lee Board of County Commissioners · 2026-05-19 · agenda_item

This item concerns the renewal and amendment of an existing contract for quicklime supply to the Corkscrew Water Treatment Plant. The contract is with Lhoist North America LLC. The amendment will increase the price of quicklime from $481.31 per ton to $495.75 per ton, a 3.00% increase. This price adjustment is due to rising energy and fuel costs for production and transportation. The quicklime is used in the lime softening process, a key step in water treatment. The contract is planned for renewal for an additional one-year period. This renewal and price adjustment is currently under review by the Lee Board of County Commissioners. The work involves the ongoing supply of a necessary water treatment chemical. Contractors and suppliers involved in the production, transportation, and delivery of bulk chemicals, as well as those providing energy and fuel services, could be impacted. Early engagement with the procurement process could offer an advantage.

price increase percentage

3.00 %

prior expenditures

1,354,157.30 $

new price per ton

495.75 $/ton

old price per ton

481.31 $/ton