Title
Replacement Submersible Mixers
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of replacement submersible mixers and system parts, by the sole source exemption,
B. Approve a contract with Landia, Inc. for the purchase of replacement submersible mixers and system parts for the term of five years, and
C. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Sole Source Exemption
§ G.S. 143-129(e)(6) provides that formal bidding requirements do not apply when:
- Performance or price competition are not available;
- A needed product is available from only one source or supply; or
- Standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration.
§ Sole sourcing is necessary for this contract because standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration.
§ City Council approval is required for any purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
§ Submersible mixers and mounting systems manufactured by Landia, Inc. have been installed within Charlotte Water Wastewater Treatment Plants through competitively bid construction projects.
§ In order to maintain compatibility with the existing mounting systems during a repair, replacement submersible mixers and system parts may only be obtained from the manufacturer.
§ Total annual expenditures are estimated to be $33,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This is a sole source contract and is exempt (Part A: Appendix 1.27 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget