Explanation
The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Applytech Inc. for the purchase of Siemens Gas Analyzers for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
Federal regulation contained in 40CFR Part 503 requires that the total hydrocarbon (THC) and oxygen emissions from bio-solid incinerators be continuously monitored. The current Continuous Monitoring System (CEMS) is currently being upgraded and as part of that project the analyzers being purchased will interface with the CEMS at each of the wastewater treatment plants. The current analyzers are outdated and need to be replaced.
The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on October 22, 2009. Nineteen (19) bids were solicited, 2 FBE. Three (3) bids were received. After review of the bids the Division of Sewerage and Drainage made a recommendation for all items to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder, Just In Time Sales Corp. A bid tabulation is attached.
After the purchase order was approved and sent to the awarded company the manufacturer had raised their price on the item and would not honor the original amount. Just In Time Sales rescinded their award. (Letter attached). The Purchasing Office contacted the next low bidder, Applytech who agreed to honor the original price of their bid submitted on October 22, 2009. The Division of Sewerage and Drainage is requesting emergency legislation due to the delay in the process and because these items are necessary for incinerator rehabilitation at the Southerly and Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plants and delay in obtaining and installing these items would result in sludge being hauled to the land fill as opposed to incineration.
Supplier: Applytech (25-1868778) Expires 9-21-11
Fiscal Impact: $144,570.00 is budgeted and needed for this purchase.
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from b...
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