Title
Charlotte Water Gas Monitoring Safety Equipment
Action
Action:
A. Award a unit price contract to the lowest responsive bidder Safety Resource, Inc. for the purchase of gas monitoring and detection safety equipment for an initial term of one year, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two additional, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which it was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Barry Gullet, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ In the maintenance of water and sewer facilities, staff has to enter confined areas such as tanks, underground vaults, excavations, or manholes. Air within the spaces must be tested prior to entry.
§ This contract will maintain current monitors and also provide replacement monitors when needed. This contract will also provide calibration, repairs, and training services for the equipment.
§ On March 27, 2017, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; one bid was received from an interested service provider.
§ Safety Resource, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ This contract is specific to the Drager brand for standardization and uniformity. Safety Resource, Inc. is able to provide the gas monitors, in addition to the maintenance and calibration services.
§ Estimated expenditures for the three years are $275,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goal was established because there are no subcontracting opportunities (Part C: Section 2.1(a) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). However, Safety Resource, Inc. is a certified SBE.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget