Title
Replacement Pumps, Pump Parts, and Process Equipment
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of Replacement Pumps, Pump Parts, and Process Equipment, as authorized by the sole source exemption of G.S. 143-129 (e)(6),
B. Approve contracts with the following companies for the purchase of Replacement Pumps, Pump Parts, and Process Equipment for the term of five years:
? Alfa Laval Inc.,
? Atlas Copco Compressors, LLC,
? Carolina Pumpworks, LLC,
? Carotek, Inc.,
? Endress + Hauser, Inc.,
? Charles R. Underwood, Inc.,
? Clear Water Sales, Inc.,
? Daparak, Inc.,
? Gardner Denver Nash, LLC,
? EW2 Environmental, Inc.,
? Heyward Charlotte Inc.
? JWC Environmental, LLC,
? Patterson Pump Company,
? Howden North America Inc., dba Howden Roots, LLC,
? Interstate Utility Sales, Inc.,
? Mechanical Equipment Company,
? Pete Duty & Associates, Inc.,
? Premier Water LLC,
? EWT Holdings III Corp., dba Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC,
? Tencarva Machinery Company, LLC,
? Val Matic Valve & MFG,
? Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc., and
C. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Lee, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, 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 these contracts because standardization and compatibility is the overriding consideration.
* The City Council must approve purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
* Various manufacturers provide pumps and process equipment that may only be obtained from assigned representatives or the manufacturer.
* This equipment was previously chosen through the construction bid process.
* Charlotte Water's pumps a...
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