Title
Bypass Pumping Services for Declared Emergencies
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts with the following companies for bypass pumping services for federally declared emergencies for an initial term of two years:
- Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.,
- Western Oilfields Supply Company dba Rain for Rent,
- Xylem Dewatering Solutions, Inc., and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to four, one-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):
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ These contracts will allow for rental of pumps and related equipment with multiple vendors to perform bypass pumping to reroute flow throughout the water and wastewater system during emergency repairs.
§ On June 8, 2020, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); four responses were received.
§ The companies selected best meet the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Total annual expenditures are estimated to be $640,000.
§ These contracts include components necessary to be eligible for federal reimbursement for declared emergencies.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part C: Section 2.1(a) The city shall not establish Subcontracting Goals for Contracts where (a) there are no subcontracting opportunities identified for the Contract; or (b) there are no MWBEs or SBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
These contracts meet the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget