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:
? ABB Inc.,
? Carolina Seals, Inc.,
? Combs Technologies, Inc.,
? Emory Wilson Process, Inc.,
? Jim Myers & Sons, Inc.,
? KL Shane, Inc.,
? MSA Safety Inc.,
? Philadelphia Mixing Solutions, Ltd.,
? Primary Flow Signal, Inc.,
? Pro Chem, Inc.,
? Pumps, Parts & Service, Inc.,
? Siemens Industry, Inc.,
? The Perkinson Company, Inc.,
? WC Equipment Sales, Inc.,
? Westech Industrial,
? WSG & Solutions, Inc.,
? Xylem Dewatering Solutions, Inc., and
C. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were 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 this contract because standardization and compatibility is the overriding consideration.
* The City Council must approve purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
* Various pumps and process equipment have been installed within Charlotte Water facilities through competitively bid construction projects.
* In order to maintain compatibility during a repair, replacement pumps and parts may only be obtained from assigned representatives or the manufacturer.
* Charlotte Water's pumps and process equipment need to be repaired and/or replaced in a timely and cost-effective manner in order to meet state and federal permit ...
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