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Council authorizes hydrated‑lime purchase for water plant after rebid draws no additional bidders
Summary
After rebidding drew no new suppliers, the council authorized purchase of hydrated lime from the sole responsible bidder to keep the water purification plant operating; staff estimated annual use at roughly 40 tons and said the price has doubled in two years.
The Long Beach City Council on Aug. 19 authorized the city manager to purchase hydrated lime on an as‑needed basis for the water purification plant from the sole responsible bidder following a rebid that failed to attract additional suppliers.
Ken Arnold, who fielded council questions on the item, said the city rebid the contract after…
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