Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a Universal Term Contract (UTC) for the option to purchase Westfalia OEM Parts and Services with GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc. These centrifuges are used to separate sludge and water. The Department of Public Utilities is the primary user for these items and services. GEA Separator GmbH is the manufacturer of these centrifuges that are used at the City’s wastewater plants. GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc. is the sole source for these parts and services as they are the only distributor and authorized service provider for their own products. The term of the proposed option contract would be approximately three (3) years, expiring May 31, 2028 with the option to renew for two (2) additional years. In addition, the expenditure of $1.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO003264.
GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc., CC# 003297 exp 7/19/2024 (pending). All items, $1.00
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $250,000.00, Department of Public Utilities, the primary user
Emergency Designation: The Finance and Management Department respectfully requests this legislation to be considered an emergency ordinance because centrifuges are used to separate sludge and water and need to be readily available. This contract is needed to ensure there is no interruption in products needed for service.
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.
FISCAL IMPACT: The expenditure of $1.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO003264.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Westfalia OEM Parts and Services with GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc. in accordance with the so...
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