Title
McAlpine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment Procurement
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of submersible mixers and submersible pumps, as authorized by the sole source exemption of G.S. 143-129 (e)(6),
B. Approve a contract with Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. for the purchase of Flygt Pumps and Mixers for a term of one year.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Barry Gullet, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Sole Source Exemption
§ G.S. 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 or compatibility is the overriding consideration.
§ Sole sourcing is necessary for this contract to provide compatibility with existing equipment.
Explanation
§ This contract is for new Flygt submersible mixers and submersible pumps that will be utilized at the McAlpine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
§ The intent is to utilize this equipment for a pilot of a new biological treatment process but the equipment could also be used as backup equipment when necessary.
§ Total estimated expenditures under the contract is $500,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This is a sole source contract and is exempt (Part A: Appendix 1.27 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan