Explanation
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC to provide for the replacement of two digester Dystor air and gas membrane covers and the inspection and possible repair of the other four digester Dystor covers at the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant. The contract will also provide for inspection of the Dystor system and ancillary equipment and parts, along with training for plant personnel. The Dystor system stores biogas associated with the digestion sewage treatment process and helps to prevent odors.
Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC, with headquarters located in Pittsburgh, PA, is the Owner of Envirex Dystor, the name for the Membrane Gas Storage Unit. As the OEM supplier of this equipment, Evoqua Water Technologies is the sole source for the proprietary original design, design drawings, control logic, associated OEM parts, installation services, and technical support.
This ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code relating to Sole Source procurement. A letter from the vendor is attached to this ordinance.
This contract covers a 245 day period from the date of execution. The maximum obligation of the City for the service and parts described in this agreement is limited to the amount of $939,000.00. If unforeseen issues or difficulties are encountered that would require additional funding, a modification would be required.
SUPPLIER: Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC (80-0909020), Expires January 10, 2021
Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC does not hold MBE/FBE status.
FISCAL IMPACT: $939,000.00 is budgeted in the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund and available for this purchase.
$5,717.00 was spent in 2018
$4,602.00 was spent in 2017
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC to provide replacement, inspection, and mai...
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