Title
Industrial Pretreatment Information Management Software
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract with SwiftComply US OpCo, Inc. to provide, implement, and maintain an industrial pretreatment software application,
B. Authorize the City Manager to approve price adjustments and amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved, and
C. Authorize the City Manager to purchase such additional software licenses, services, hardware, maintenance, and support as required to maintain the system for as long as the City uses the system.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract will provide a software application for monitoring wastewater discharges from industrial and commercial sources to maintain regulatory compliance.
§ The current software application is more than ten years old, has limited vendor support, and cannot provide the functionality to meet future Environmental Protection Agency requirements.
§ On June 22, 2021, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); four responses were received.
§ SwiftComply US OpCo, Inc. best meets the City’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $55,000.
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.
This contract meet the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan and Charlotte Water Operating Budget