Title
Wastewater Lift Station Pump Parts and Grinder Unit Replacements
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of Grundfos Pump products, as authorized by the sole source exemption of G.S. 143-129 (e)(6),
B. Approve a contract with Carolina Pumpworks for the one time purchase of replacement pump parts and grinder units for six Lift Stations.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Barry Gullet, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
John Huber, 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 because compatibility is the overriding consideration, and therefore there is only one supply source.
§ The City Council must approve purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
§ Charlotte Water has six critical lift stations that are aging. Pump parts are worn out and need replacing to ensure proper performance.
§ Maintaining the current mechanical equipment inside the lift stations reduces risk of sewer overflow.
§ During the initial design, this equipment was selected based on performance operating conditions, design criteria, and cost.
§ Estimated cost to replace pump parts and grinder units for all six lift stations is $900,000.
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