Title
Water Testing Devices
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase of water testing devices and accessories for an initial term of two years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to three, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Jackie Jarrell, Charlotte Water
Marion Sanders, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract will provide for two types of water testing devices (colorimeter and turbidimeter), to be used to measure the quality of the water in field conditions.
§ On March 17, 2023, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; one bid was received.
§ Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Price adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified increases in the cost of doing business. The ability to consider price adjustments also allows the city to accept price decreases, if warranted.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $150,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part C: Section 2.1(a) The city shall not establish Subcontracting Goals for Contracts where (a) there are no subcontracting opportunities identified for the Contract; or (b) there are no MWBEs or SBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
These contracts meet the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget