Title
Wastewater Treatment Equipment
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of Tri-Vent aeration blower filters by the sole source exemption,
B. Approve a contract with Bofrebo Industries dba Endustra Filter Manufacturers, Inc. for the purchase of Tri-Vent filters for a term of three years, and
C. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Joseph Lockler, Charlotte Water
Travis Hunnicutt, Charlotte Water
Sole Source Exemption
* NC General Statute Section 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 the needed products are available from only one source.
* City Council approval is required for any purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
* This contract will provide Tri-Vent aeration blower filters for the McAlpine Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility, located in the Town of Pineville (adjacent to Council District 7).
* The Tri-Vent filters are required to maintain equipment compatibility for performance and longevity of operation.
* At renewal, potential 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 decreases, if warranted.
* Annual aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $70,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Sole sourcing was required for this contract to ensure compatibility with the filter housing and provide the required level of filtration efficiency. Sole source contracts are exempt from CBI Program goa...
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