Title
Charlotte Water Cone Valve Rehabilitation
Action
Action:
Approve a contract with VAG USA LLC for rehabilitation of cone valves for a term of one year to have rehabilitation work completed.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Barry Gullet, Charlotte Water
John Huber, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ Charlotte Water uses cone valves to control pumping and distribution of drinking water.
§ This contract will refurbish three 16”-20” diameter cone valves.
§ Work includes cleaning, replacing parts, sand blasting and re-painting the valves.
§ The manufacturer has evaluated each valve and has determined these valves can be successfully restored. Restoring valves can occur at approximately 20 percent of the cost of new valves.
§ On May 4, 2017, the Charlotte Water Director approved the waiver of solicitation, which was required as only one service provider can rehabilitate these valves.
§ These valves were originally manufactured by Allis Chalmers. VAG USA LLC has since purchased all remaining stock and the original molds/casting of these valves, therefore it is considered the original equipment manufacturer. No other known company has the ability to provide replacement parts or to reproduce the Allis Chalmers valves.
§ Estimated contract expenditures are $111,927.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goals were set because there are no subcontracting opportunities (Part C: Section 2.1 (a) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget