The City of Dothan Utilities Department awarded a single‑source contract for the annual purchase of approximately 900 150‑lb chlorine cylinders used for potable‑water disinfection and wastewater treatment. The low‑bidder, Allied Universal Corporation, was selected at a unit price of $169 per cylinder, for a total contract value of $152,100, with a short delivery window of 5‑7 days. The contract runs for a two‑year period ending in early 2025, and includes a $10 per‑cylinder monthly rental charge if cylinders are not owned outright.
• Scope: 150‑lb chlorine cylinders (~900 units) for water‑treatment applications.
• Awarded Vendor: Allied Universal Corporation (unit price $169).
• Term: 2 years (2023‑2025) with a short 5‑7 day delivery requirement.
• Financials: $152,100 contract value; $10/month rental charge per cylinder.