Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a Universal Term Contract (UTC) for the option to purchase Fairbanks Morse and Layne Pump Parts and Repair Service with The Henry P. Thompson Company LLC. The Division of Sewerage and Drainage and the Division of Water are primary users for Fairbanks Morse and Layne Pump Parts and Services. Fairbanks Morse and Layne Pumps are used for flushing and sludge return during the wastewater treatment process. The term of the proposed option contract would be approximately two (2) years, expiring December 31, 2028, with the option to renew for one (1) additional year or portion thereof. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on January 22, 2026. In addition, the expenditure of $1.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO003693.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (Request for Quotation No. RFQ031870). One (1) bid was received.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the overall lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder as follows:
The Henry P. Thompson Company LLC., CC# 004134 expires October 20, 2027, All items, $1.00
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $150,000.000, Division of Sewerage and Drainage and the Division of Water, are the primary users
Emergency Designation: The Finance and Management Department respectfully requests this legislation to be considered an emergency ordinance as the previous contract expired on September 30, 2025, and without a contract in place, repairs of pumps used in the flushing and sludge return during the wastewater treatment process are delayed.
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search. ...
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