Title
Electrical Equipment Parts
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of electrical equipment parts and services by the sole source exemption,
B. Approve a contract with Benshaw, Inc. for the purchase of electrical equipment parts and services 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):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, 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 and compatibility are the overriding consideration.
§ Sole sourcing is necessary for this contract because standardization and compatibility is the overriding consideration.
§ City Council approval is required for any purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
§ This contract will provide parts and services for the repair and modernization of electrical equipment at the treatment plants and pumping facilities.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $1,000,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This is a sole source contract and is exempt from the CBI Program.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan