Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance is for the option to establish a Universal Term Contract for Flygt Pump Parts & Services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, the primary user. This contract will provide for purchase of parts and repair services for the maintenance and repair of Flygt pump and mixer systems at the City's two wastewater treatment plants and the wastewater system managed by the Sewer Maintenance Operations Center. The term of the proposed option contract would be approximately two years, expiring August 31, 2014, with the option to renew for one (1) additional year. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on July 19, 2012.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation No. SA004483). Sixty-four (64) bids were solicited: (M1A-0, F1-1, MBR-1). One (1) bid was received, and 9 items were not bid due to being obsolete or duplicates.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the overall lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder as follows:
Xylem Water Solutions, Inc., MAJ, CC# 45-2080074 expires 11/14/2013, Items 2-4, 6-38, 40-54, 56-67, 69-100, 102-157, 159-177, 179-192 and 194-201, $1.00
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $150,000.00, Division of Sewerage and Drainage, the primary 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, a potential delay in the repair of pump and mixer systems at two of the City's wastwater treatment plants could be delayed, thereby negatively impacting the efficient delivery of valuable public services.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding to establish this option contract is budgeted in the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund Account. City Agencies will be required ...
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