Explanation
BACKGROUND: For the option to establish a UTC contract for Byron Jackson Pump Parts and Services for the Division of Water and Power, the sole user. This contract will provide for purchase of parts and repair services to repair and/or rebuild existing Byron Jackson vertical turbine pumps. These pumps are used to pump untreated ground water out of the aquifer and into the system that carries the ground water to the plant for treatment. The term of the proposed option contract would be approximately two years, expiring August 31, 2013, with the option to renew for one (1) additional year. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on July 28, 2011.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation No. SA004029). Thirty-five (35) bids were solicited: (M1A-0, F1-0, MBR-0). One (1) bid was received, for all but Item 56. This item is for removal or installation of a specific pump unit for repair and, if needed, can be accomplished by Division maintenance personnel or contracted for on an informal basis if necessary.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder as follows:
APO Pumps & Compressors, Inc., MAJ, CC# 34-1760124 expires 05/04/2012, Items 1-55 and 57, 58 only, $1.00
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $45,000.00, Division of Water and Power, the sole user
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. This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency because, without emergency action, no less than 37 days will be added to this procurement cycle and the efficient delivery of valuable public services will be slowed.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding to establish this option contract is budgeted in the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund Account. City A...
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