Title
Bypass Pumping Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts with the following companies for bypass pumping services for an initial term of three years:
- Western Oilfields Supply Company,
- Xylem Dewatering Solutions, and
- Sunbelt Rentals Inc., and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two, two-year terms with possible price adjustments and 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
Explanation
§ This action authorizes contracts to rent pumps and related equipment with multiple vendors to perform bypass pumping throughout the entire water and wastewater system.
§ Bypass pumping is used to temporarily reroute flow during scheduled or emergency repairs.
§ A contract award to multiple vendors will ensure access to resources for these emergency services.
§ On February 26, 2019, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); three responses were received.
§ The companies selected meet the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Annual expenditures for all contracts combined are estimated to be $1,800,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goals were established 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