Title
Utility Closed Circuit Television Truck
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of a Closed Circuit Television truck from a cooperative purchasing contract as authorized by G.S. 143-129(e)(3),
B. Approve a contract, in an amount not to exceed $303,000, with Atlantic Machinery, Inc. for the purchase of one closed circuit television truck off the National Joint Powers Alliance Cooperative contract #022014-AMI.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Jennifer Smith, Engineering and Property Management
Stewart Edwards, Engineering and Property Management
Cooperative Purchasing Exemption
NC S.L. 2001-328, effective January 1, 2002, authorizes competitive group purchasing.
Explanation
§ Storm Water Services staff will use this closed circuit television equipment to inspect storm drainage assets for potential failures, blockages, and pipe conditions.
§ Atlantic Machinery, Inc. has a contract awarded through the National Joint Powers Alliance that offers competitively obtained contracts to public agencies nationwide.
§ Cooperative purchasing contracts aggregate purchasing power at a regional or national level to provide goods to public agencies at best value.
§ Progress on storm drainage repairs has been delayed due to the availability and responsiveness of pipe video inspection contractors. The purchase of this truck will allow City staff to perform this work so that projects are completed in a timely and efficient matter.
§ Use of contractors is anticipated during peak periods and for routine inspections.
Charlotte Business INClusion
These are cooperative purchasing contracts and are exempt (Part A: Appendix 27 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Storm Water Operating Budget